Dhaka: For decades, the melodic hymns of Sister Mary Amiya have resonated across churches in Bangladesh, touching hearts and inspiring devotion. At 63, Sister Mary Minoti, house superior of St. Mary’s Convent in Toomilia, still recalls the first time she heard Amiya’s voice. “Her singing captivated me immediately. I had been singing her hymns since childhood, not realizing that she was the one composing them,” Minoti said.

A member of the Associates of Mary Queen of the Apostles SMRA Sisters, Amiya dedicated 42 years to teaching while passionately composing Christian hymns. She has written lyrics for over 100 songs, with 20 featured in Geetaboli, the official hymnbook used in Masses and liturgical celebrations across Bangladesh. Published by the Christian Communications Center under the

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