Nikolaus Messmer

Nikolaus Messmer (19 December 1954 – 18 July 2016) was a prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the administrator of the Apostolic Administration of Kyrgyzstan.

Quotes

• We need to grow, with the help of Providence, to bring the Good News of the Kingdom of God to the heart of Asia.
  • Bringing the Kingdom of God to the heart of Asia: "The new restrictions do not affect the small Kyrgyz Church," Apostolic Administrator tells Fides (1 February 2010) Fides News Agency

• We pray and we hope peace will be restored. It is necessary to build peace: we ourselves here in Kyrgyzstan must begin to build peace. Our political leaders must give priority to dialogue and peace, essential for the common good. For our part, we will pray and ask for the assistance of the Holy Spirit for a future of reconciliation and wellbeing in the country.
  • Apostolic Administrator: “The Pope is close to Kyrgyzstan, Caritas is working to provide humanitarian aid ” (21 June 2010) Fides News Agency