Ash Wednesday Mass for Myanmar Migrants on Thai-Myanmar Border by Paschal Zayar / SOPA Images
The Myanmar migrant community gathered at St. Faustina Catholic Church in Mae Sot to observe Ash Wednesday. This ritual marks the beginning of Lent, 40 days of prayer and fasting for Christians. For thousands of Myanmar migrants living along the Thai-Myanmar border, the church serves as a vital sanctuary for spiritual strength and community identity.
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