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INC spiritual leader Ka Erdy laid to rest

9/07/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

On Monday, September7, 2009, Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) executive minister Erano “Erdy” Manalo who died last week of cardiopulmonary arrest was buried in the central temple of the religious organization in Quezon City.

Thousands of INC members flocked for the viewing and watched the last rites under rainy skies. The religious group counts an estimated 2 to 8 million members which is part of a political force during elections. Many prominent politicians including Pres. Gloria M. Arroyo paid their last respects and attended the funeral.

Ka Erdy was temporarily buried at the center of a huge hall while on wait for his final resting place being readied beside his father and INC founder, Felix Manalo. Many mourners were moved tears as they mourn for the kind 84 year old spiritual leader whom they love and respect.(Photo Credit: Alexanderdh) =0=

Labels: burial, Erano Manalo, faith, Iglesia ni Kristo, In Memoriam, INC, religion, Totie Mesia, transition

55,000 mourners pay tribute to INC's spiritual leader

9/05/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

Since the mortal remains of Erano Manalo, Iglesia ni Cristo’s (INC) supreme spiritual leader was shown for public viewing, an estimated 55,000 mourners came to pay their respect.

President Gloria M. Arroyo declared a time of national mourning till the burial of the religious leader on September 12, 2009. Manalo, the son of INC founder Felix Manalo got tributes from public officials and from about 2 to 8 million church members for all over the world. (Photo Credit: Malaya/ Rolly Salvador) =0=

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Labels: death, Erano Manalo, Iglesia ni Kristo, INC, religion, Totie Mesia, transition

Erano Manalo, supreme Iglesia Ni Cristo leader dies

9/02/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

Erano Manalo (1925-2009)

Church spokesman Bienvenido Santiago announced that Erano Manalo, the supreme leader and successor of Felix Manalo, founder of Iglesia ni Christo (INC,) died in his home at the age of 84 on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 3:53 PM. Mourned by his flock, he was born in January 2, 1925---the fifth child of the church founder who died in 1963.

A friend to many, Ka Erdy as he was fondly called led the growth of the religious group with about 2 to 8 million members mostly in the Tagalog regions and others spread globally in about 60 countries.

In 2004, Ka Erdy supported Pres. Gloria M. Arroyo to be president. Having a strong political clout and grounded in his religious belief, the influential religious leader asked his members to participate in politics. He could persuade them to cast their ballot, as high as 75% of block voting, for a particular endorsed candidate.

“It is widely known that the INC's power lies in the tagubilin emanating from Manalo and other church leaders, orders that cannot be disputed by members and can be used to command voting blocs around the country... While Manalo often used his power to support certain candidates in the past - aside from Marcos and Estrada, he also backed Eduardo Cojuangco in 1992 - he famously wielded his clout during the EDSA Tres demonstrations that reached the gates of Malacañang, arguably still the most serious threat the Arroyo administration has faced. Three out of four of the demonstrators were reportedly INC members.”----GMANews.TV (08/31/09, Dedace, S; Ubalde, JH,

According to Dr. Ray Melchor Santos, Manalo, the executive minister of the religious group died of cardiopulmonary arrest. His remains will be taken to the INC’s central temple in Quezon City.

With the entire INC in bereavement, expressions of condolence have been conveyed by GMA and by many prominent Filipino leaders and politicians. Details of the interment are yet to be announced. (Photo Credit: INC houses of worship; Sidarthur) =0=

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Labels: death, Erano Manalo, Felix Manalo, Iglesia ni Kristo, INC, Milestone, Obituary, religion, Totie Mesia, transition

Iglesia Ni Kristo marks 95th Founding Anniversary

7/28/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

The religious group that Erano Manalo established 95 years ago celebrated its anniversary with a gathering of its members in Metro Manila and other cities in the country. A huge crowd of thousands assembled in the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex as an expression of thanksgiving, solidarity and faith.

“These enormous gatherings in Metro Manila are but two of the 14 celebratory religious assemblies simultaneously held in key cities in 12 regions of the country, plus five more gatherings in four other countries.” Philstar (07/27/09, Araneta, S.)

The special day was observed with the charitable offering of free medical and dental services, distribution of food to the needy and outreach to underserved and poor villages in the country. Similar gatherings were held in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy and elsewhere abroad. (Photo Credit: Jalexanderdh) =0=

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