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UCM conducts Langban ceremony honoring 18 martyrs
✍️ The Sangai Express
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 10:04 AM
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The United Christian Mission (UCM) performed a Langban ritual to commemorate 18 martyrs, according to The Sangai Express.
The United Christian Mission (UCM) held a Langban ritual today to honor the memory of 18 martyrs. The ceremony, reported by The Sangai Express, featured traditional prayers and hymns performed by clergy and community members. Participants gathered to observe the ritual, which is a customary observance in the region for remembering those who gave their lives for a cause.
During the event, the officiating priest recited passages that highlighted the sacrifices of the martyrs, while a choir sang solemn hymns. The gathering also included a moment of silence, allowing attendees to reflect on the significance of the loss.
UCM officials stated that the Langban ritual serves both a spiritual and cultural purpose, reinforcing communal solidarity and preserving the legacy of the martyrs for future generations.
During the event, the officiating priest recited passages that highlighted the sacrifices of the martyrs, while a choir sang solemn hymns. The gathering also included a moment of silence, allowing attendees to reflect on the significance of the loss.
UCM officials stated that the Langban ritual serves both a spiritual and cultural purpose, reinforcing communal solidarity and preserving the legacy of the martyrs for future generations.