Despite concerns for their safety, the Christian community is growing in the Indian state of Orissa
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"Persecution exists, we face many challenges, not without concerns. But we believe that persecution is part of our Christian vocation and Christian life. We are not afraid, but we live it as a blessing from God," the Archbishop said in an interview with Fides last week.
"We know that where there is persecution, faith is strengthened, and today I am proud to say that faith in my people is strengthening.
"The blood shed for the faith in Christ is always the seed for new Christians: in Orissa the number of Christians is increasing."
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