Elder Yang Xizhen Dies at 97

The memorial service of Elder Yang Xizhen was held in Shanghai on October 5, 2021.
The memorial service of Elder Yang Xizhen was held in Shanghai on October 5, 2021. (photo: Jinshan CC&TSPM)
By Karen LuoOctober 9th, 2021

Elder Yang Xizhen, president and chairman of the Jinshan District CC&TSPM of Shanghai, passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday.

Yang, also a former member of the standing committee of the Shanghai CC&TSPM, was ordained as an elder in May 1985, according to the Jinshan District CC&TSPM.

Led by Elder Chen Zhimin, director of the district CC&TSPM, the memorial service was held in Shanghai on October 5. 

Baskets of flowers were offered by the local churches to pay their respects to the diseased elder. 

related articles
LATEST FROM Church & Ministries