The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification hosted the “Heavenly True Parents’ 56^th Holy Wedding Anniversary” ceremony on the outdoor terrace of the Chun Jeong Palace in Gyeongi, Gapyeong-gun, from 5 p.m., on the 22^nd.

It was an event that commemorated the 56^th anniversary of the marriage of the founder of the Family Federation, the late Reverend Sun Myung Moon and his wife Dr. Hak Ja Han.

The Family Federation witnessed the dawn a new era of true love, true life and true lineage through the Holy Marriage of Reverend Moon and Dr. Han, and continues to celebrate it within their congregation each year.

The event was participated by Dr. Han, the World President of the Family Federation, Sun Jin Moon, the World Vice-President of the Family Federation, In -Sup Park, the World President of the Women’s Federation for World Peace, Yeon-Ah Moon, and the Chairman of the Board of the Korean Cultural Foundation, Hoon-Sook Moon, as well as 800 honored guests, including ministers and representatives of affiliate organizations from Japan, Korea and all over the world.

The 56^th Holy Wedding Anniversary Ceremony of the Founders of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification took place at the Chun Jeong Palace in Gapyeong, Gyeongido, on the 22^nd. At the event, 800 key representatives of the Family Federation from around the world and representatives from the academic, media and cultural circles participated. The event was broadcasted via the Internet to the whole world. The Family Federation regards the day of the marriage of Reverend Moon and Dr. Han as the Day of Hope, on which God has established the progenitor of mankind and as a heavenly historical holiday.

Through her greetings Dr. Han said, “I feel pitiful that the world is having so many difficulties because of conflicts among countries, the destruction of the environment and natural disasters,” and emphasized, “For this to be overcome, a revolution of heart, culture and art, where mankind can keep in mind that they are one family, must occur, as well as the ideal of God and mankind, Cheon Il Guk; thus, the peace world global village must settle.”

An employee of the Family Federation explained, “After their Holy Wedding, the life goals of Reverend Moon and Dr. Han was to bring salvation to mankind and return them to God. This also meant to liberate God at the same time. For this to happen, the two went to every corner of the world, accomplishing many peace achievements with their sweat and blood. After the passing of Reverend Moon, Dr. Han has been carrying out the task of saving mankind on her own.”

He also said, “As the goal to establish a world of peace and global villages by year 2020, the 100^th anniversary of the birth of Reverend Moon, Dr. Han has especially set the ‘Vision 2020’ plan, encouraging her disciples and showing her utmost effort,” and added, “This holy marriage ceremony simultaneously contains the meaning of blessing the Korean race and the world’s humankind, as well as the urgency to bring an end to the wars and conflicts on this land at least one day earlier and to realize peace.”

Dr. Han then passed out the four holy items of holy wine, holy candles, holy salt and holy soil not only to the members of the Family Federation, but also to the 13 continental leaders of the Family Federation, blessing humankind to be born again with a new image.

In her welcoming speech, President of the Women’s Federation for World Peace, Yeon-Ah Moon said, “In order to fulfill the will of heaven, Dr. Han is administering providences for the establishment of Cheon Il Guk, often forgetting to sleep herself,” and added, “Let us earnestly pray so that her desperate wishes may be bequeathed to us.”

The event proceeded with Korean President of the Family Federation, Kyeung-Seuk Ryu, as the host, and a performance by the Korean and Japanese United Choir, which is composed of 200 people, also took place..... [See the original story]