A large wooden stage covered with a palm thatch roof was constructed for the ceremony |
This man reading one of the prayers of the faithful is one of those who went to Europe to receive the Nobel Peace prize given to the anti-landmine groups |
Various children in native costume brought up rice, incense, wood carvings, and other Cambodian materials as the altar was prepared for the eucharist |
Bishop Kike's parents and other relatives came from Spain for the installation |
Village representatives are seated before the altar as Bishop Kike, himself seated, celebrates the liturgy for the first time as their leader |
After communion five young Cambodian women danced the Magnificat in traditional style |