In response to the recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, the Archdiocese of Seoul in South Korea has pledged to raise funds.
In a statement, Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick said they have set a special offering for Myanmar in all parishes in their archdiocese on April 20, Easter Sunday.
“I hope that this small hand will bring some comfort to the people of Myanmar and give them the strength to stand up again,” he said.
The Archdiocese of Seoul also reported that the One Mind One Body Movement will send $100,000 in emergency relief funds to Myanmar through Caritas Internationalis starting March 31.
In addition, the Fool Sharing Foundation will deliver 100 million won in emergency relief funds, also through Caritas Internationalis.
In the upcoming weeks, the Myanmar Earthquake Victim Emergency Relief Fundraising and other diocesan projects plan to raise more money.
Archbishop Chung also expressed his condolences to the families of those who have died in the Myanmar quake.
“May the Lord heal those who are wounded and shine the light of hope again on the place of their broken lives. In particular, I earnestly pray that the Lord will embrace the souls of the victims of this earthquake so that they can enjoy eternal rest,” he said.
According to the Myanmar state media, the death toll has risen to over 2,000 as of April 1.
Moreover, Archbishop Chung also offered prayers for the safety of the international volunteers helping with the search and rescue operations.
“I hope that God will be with us in comfort and peace over all this pain so that we can overcome this time of suffering together,” said the prelate.
The Archdiocese of Seoul’s aid came only a few days after South Korea put out a wildfire that devastated the country’s southeastern regions.
The fire went on for ten days and burned more than 48,000 hectares, as per the Korea Forest Service.
It forced over 30,000 people to evacuate and killed 30 people— mostly senior citizens.
The Archdiocese of Seoul also set a special offering on April 6 to raise money for the wildfire victims.
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