Elder Ahmad S. Corbitt, a General Authority Seventy and a member of the Caribbean Area presidency, represented The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at a national day of prayer and thanksgiving interfaith event held Sept. 7 in the Hall of Caryatids at the National Palace in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, reported the Church’s Dominican Republic Newsroom.
“I feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to participate in this gathering and share with great friends from other religious denominations,” Elder Corbitt said. “Activities like this reflect the importance of religious freedom, which allows us to unite, engage in dialogue and work together for the well-being of the Dominican people.”
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader called for the event to bring together leaders from various religious denominations to pray for the nation and convey a message of gratitude and hope.
Pastor Milcíades Franjul, director of the Christian Liaison Office to the Executive Branch, organized the gathering. Attendees included first lady Raquel Arbaje; Monsignor Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán, coadjutor archbishop of Santo Domingo; and leaders from the nation’s evangelical and Protestant communities, among other religious leaders and representatives.
The Church’s participation in the event reflects its commitment to follow Jesus Christ’s example of serving others and working alongside government, religious and community organizations to support families and strengthen communities worldwide.
