Controversy surrounds the 'Call to Prayer' that was
Sung during a concert at the Church of the Holy Trinity (Sainte-Trinité) in Paris on November 11, 2023.
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The concert, announced as the 'Mass for Peace' by Welsh composer Karl Jenkins, featured a man in a Djellaba singing the call to prayer. The church authorities were not aware that the concert would include the Muslim Adhan, which contradicts the Christian profession of faith.
Un « appel à la prière » a été chanté le 11 novembre dernier dans l'église de la Sainte-Trinité à Paris par un homme vêtu en djellaba pic.twitter.com/KXe7Prj2Sx — Fdesouche.com est une revue de presse (@F_Desouche) January 5, 2024
The church officials stated that the event should not have taken place in the church[1]. The footage and comments have caused shock among both the church authorities and the community.
The Church of Sainte-Trinité expressed surprise and dismay over the incident in a statement. They emphasized that the singing of the Adhan should have no place in their church, even during a concert, if its words are understood. The incident sparked a debate on the appropriate use of sacred spaces and respect for religious boundaries.
