Remembering Rev. Fr. Samran Anwer on His 5th Death Anniversary

A Faithful and Humble Priest Who Reflected the Heart of Christ

Lahore – June 6, 2025
Today marks the 5th death anniversary of Rev. Fr. Samran Anwer (1988–2020), a faithful priest of the Archdiocese of Lahore, who was called to his eternal reward on June 6, 2020, at the young age of thirty-three. At the time of his passing, he was serving as Parish Priest of St. Joseph’s Parish, Gujranwala.

The death of a priest is never just the loss of a man; it is the silencing of a voice that preached Christ, the hands that blessed, absolved, and offered the Holy Eucharist, and the heart that bore God’s people with love. As St. John Vianney once said, “The priesthood is the love of the Heart of Jesus.” And St. Ambrose reminds us that the priest is “the vicar of God’s love.”

Fr. Samran lived this sacred identity as Alter Christus—another Christ—with deep humility and compassion. Ordained on August 26, 2016, his years of priestly service, though brief, were marked by simplicity, gentleness, and pastoral dedication. He was a priest who walked with his people, especially the poor and weak, serving them in love and humility rather than seeking power or recognition.

Many who knew him, including fellow priests, parishioners, and friends, recall his deep love for the sacraments, his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his ever-present smile. From his seminary years, he was known as a joyful, sincere, and humble soul—never claiming perfection, but always striving for holiness.

As St. Paul writes, “This is how one should regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Corinthians 4:1). Fr. Samran truly lived this calling. His priesthood was a visible sign of God’s mercy and presence among His people.

Though we mourn his early departure, we hold fast to the hope of the resurrection. We believe that Fr. Samran now shares in the joy of the saints and beholds the face of the Lord he loved and served. His life, short yet impactful, continues to inspire young priests and the faithful to live with love, humility, and unwavering devotion.

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