The Macau Holy House of Mercy (SCMM) hosted a commemorative reception at MGM in Nape yesterday to celebrate its 450th anniversary.
SCMM President António José de Freitas pointed out in a speech that this year is special as it marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the PRC and the Portuguese Republic, adding that he was proud of the fact that the Macau Holy House of Mercy is commemorating its 450th anniversary in the same year.
José de Freitas underlined that the etymology of the Portuguese word “misericórdia” (“mercy” in English) comes from the combination of “miserere” (“have pity” in Latin) and “cordis” (“heart” in Latin), which, according to José de Freitas, means having pity in one’s heart and helping people in need.
Macau Holy Houses of Mercy President António José de Freitas delivers a speech during yesterday’s commemorative reception celebrating the charitable organisation’s 450th anniversary at the ballroom of MGM Macau in Nape. Several hundred people attended the event. Photo: Rachel Lei
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