Phnom Penh (FN), May 24 – His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni offered honored titles to three chief venrable monks namely Preah Oudom Moni Chea Sam Arng, Preah Puthi Chey Moni Khim Sorn, and Preah Sak Moni Roth Saroeun, as they have greatly contributed to Buddhism, according to Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday.

The premier added that Buddhism has educated people to practice good deeds, which contributed to governance, speaking at the Buddhist ceremony in Phnom Penh’s Botum Vatey Pagoda.

Cambodia has 4,925 pagodas nationwide with 66,056 monks. Pagodas are also home to the elderly, the poor, and students from provinces to continue their education.
=FRESH NEWS