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The Rt. Rev. Dr. Alexander John Malik
was consecrated and enthroned Bishop of Lahore in 1980.After
graduating from Punjab University he joined the clergy .He got his
diploma from Bishop's college Calcutta and
degree of Bachelor of divinity
from Serampur University, India
He got his Master's from McGil University, Canada and his Doctorate of Divinity
from Wheaton College, USA.
In 1989 he was selected member
Anglican Consultative Council’ Standing Committee, the only Asian to
get this honour so far.
He also has the honour to be the member of the Global Board
of the United Bible Societies. In 1991, the
International
Biographical Centre Cambridge Declared Bishop Alexander as
the Man of the International Achievement. In 2002, the Human
Rights Society of Pakistan, gave him a special award for his
services in the field of human rights.
Though all the past seven Bishops of the Lahore Diocese have
done excellent work in their own ways according to the need and
circumstances of their times, but our present Bishop,
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The Rt. Rev. Dr.
Alexander John Malik
SITARA-i-IMTIAZ BAR
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of Churches, Schools, Pastor House & Basic Education constructed Or renovated during his 28 years.
Dr. Alexander John Malik,
keeping in view the requirements of the present days,
has given a new
direction and vision to church’s ministry in the land. Not
only has he taken steps to cater to the spiritual health of
Church members but he has also laid great emphasis on
sharing the love and grace of God through the education,
medical and other ministries.
Under Bishop’s guidance pastoral
ministry remains the main ministry of the Church,In direct fulfillment
of the Great Commission “ to make disciples” this ministry
caters for the spiritual needs of the Christians.
A network of pastors
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They provide pastoral help, giving teaching to children and
young people, and assist then to apply the word of God to
their Practical lives.
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Bishop Alexander John Malik, on
becoming the Bishop of the Lahore Diocese in 1980,
reorganized the Lahore diocesan Board of Education to
vitalize this important ministry of the Church.
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Under his
guidance, the Lahore Diocesan Board of Education, through
strategically placed schools, provides quality education
without any discrimination of colour, cast, creed or gender.
When , in 1972, schools run by the Church were nationalized,
a general gloom and despondency prevailed in the Christian
community, but the Bishop instead of getting discouraged
decided to open more Schools to continue providing light of
education to all at an affordable cost.
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In 1972, after the
nationalization, the Lahore Diocese was left with only three
Schools, but today, by the grace of God, we have 23 Schools,
two Inter Colleges, one Teachers Training College, two
vocational training institutes and five hostels for poor
children.
The Rt. Rev. Dr.
Alexander John Malik is a great advocate of
Muslim-Christian understanding, which is very necessary for
the development of Pakistan; he has done lots of work in
this regard. For his these efforts and public service he has
been awarded Sitar-I-Imtiaz twice, which is a very rare and
singular honour not only for the Rt. Rev. Dr. Alexander John
Malik but also for all the Christian community in Pakistan..
He has always been in the front line when fighting
against discriminatory laws. We cannot forget his stand
against inclusion of religion’s column in the national
identity card, his struggle for denationalization of
Christian educational institute, his persistent demand for
joint electorates and many other such matters.
He has also been
part of Pakistan delegation to UN General Assembly, where,
at different forums, he convincingly explained the
Pakistan’s just stand on Kashmir. We pray to our Lord to
bless our Bishop and give him strength and courage to
continue his good work.
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