On October 28, Bishop James Thoppil, who is Bishop of Kohima Diocese, released "Ntho Bible Ntsata Ethan," a Catholic translation of the New Testament into the Lotha language.
The event took place during the golden jubilee of Mary Help of Christians Cathedral in Kohima, Nagaland, northeastern India.
Bishop Thoppil was happy to know that many Nagaland groups are translating the Bible into their languages.
According to him, it would meet the spiritual needs of Christians.
Translating the Bible into tribal languages spoken in the area is praiseworthy, he said.
About 180,000 people in the Wokha area of west-central Nagaland, India, speak the Lotha language, which is a Sino-Tibetan language. The majority of the speakers are in the small district of Wokha (the capital of Wokha).
People from the Lotha tribe are known for their lively dances and traditional songs. The men wear scarves, which show how important they are in society. Women wear Opvüram, which is a very fancy social shawl, and men wear Longpensü. In the past, the Lothas, like many other Nagas, hunted heads.
Father Abraham Lotha said that it was wonderful that people could read the New Testament in the Lotha language now.
He thanked the Lotha Catholic Union, which was instrumental in the translation effort.
People who helped translate the Lotha Bible were also thanked, along with donors, the church community, well-wishers, and the people who worked on the project.
The Lotha Bible gives Christians a way to grow in their faith and show others about God and their faith through their work in Nagaland State.
James Ezung, who is the head of the Lotha Catholic Union, was also at the event where the Bible was released.
He says that work on the holy book has been going on for five years.
Mary Help of Christians Cathedral in Kohima was blessed in January 1991. It is a work of art in Nagaland. It is famous for its beautiful architecture.
The half-circle building takes up one side of Armature Hill. The decorative semicircular hall of pews, which can seat 3,000 people, is well-known for its good looks. It can hold up to 1,500 people standing up. There are also separate areas for things like baptism, confession, and worship.
People also know the church for its 16-foot-tall crucifix, which is thought to be the biggest in Asia. There is a clear roof on the house, so it gets plenty of light during the day.
This tourist spot in Kohima is known for its designs that are based on the way of life of the Naga people and honor their culture. The building, the art, and the furniture were all made with Naga culture in mind. Four gates lead to different parts of the site.
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