Installation of Fr. Kike as Apostolic Prefect of the Diocese of Battambang

2 July 2000

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Stage for the installation ceremony
A large wooden stage covered with a palm thatch roof was constructed for the ceremony
An amputee reads a prayer of the faithful
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
Children preparing for the preparation of the gifts
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 family
Bishop Kike's parents and other relatives came from Spain for the installation
Bishop Kike celebrates mass as head of the diocese
Village representatives are seated before the altar as Bishop Kike, himself seated, celebrates the liturgy for the first time as their leader
Cambodian dancers
After communion five young Cambodian women danced the Magnificat in traditional style

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