Nurlan Yermekbayev visited the Catholic Cathedral

Minister of religious Affairs and civil society of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlan Yermekbayev visited the Catholic Cathedral of The « Mother of God of Untiring Help»  in Astana, where he met with Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese Thomas Peta.

During the meeting, topical issues of interaction between the state and religious associations and strengthening inter-confessional harmony in the country were discussed.

Nurlan Yermekbayev noted the important role of the Roman Catholic Church in the spiritual life of the country's citizens, its contribution to the strengthening of peace and tranquility, the development of Kazakhstan's society.

The Archbishop expressed his gratitude to the Government of Kazakhstan and the akimat of North-Kazakhstan region for the constructive consideration of the repair of the road from the village of Kellerovka village to the Lake district (North Kazakhstan region), where is the Catholic Church of our lady - Queen of peace and pilgrimage where the faithful from different countries of the world. Here is the second most important Catholic Shrine after Jerusalem-the altar of worship « Star of Kazakhstan».

In turn, Archbishop Thomas Peta told about the history of the construction of the Cathedral, about cultural and educational work with the faithful to form spiritual values, an atmosphere of peace and tolerance, unity and cohesion of the people of Kazakhstan.

The newly built Church Of the Mother of God of Untiring Help in Astana was opened in 1999. In Kazakhstan, there are 80 religious associations of the Roman Catholic Church that have been re-registered and are among the officially registered denominations in the country.

At the end of the meeting, Minister N. Yermekbayev congratulated the Archbishop and the faithful of the Roman Catholic Church on Lent and the upcoming day of gratitude.