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Here are, very briefly explained, some of the principles
of Bahá’u’lláh.
In short, it behoves us all to be lovers of
truth. Let us seek her in every season and in every country, being careful
never to attach ourselves to personalities. Let us see the light wherever it shines,
and may we be enabled to recognize the light of truth no matter where
it may arise. Let us inhale the perfume of the rose from the midst
of thorns which surround it; let us drink the running water from every pure spring.
('Abdu'l-Bahá:
Paris Talks, Pages: 133 - 134)
Baha'is of the Northeast United States gather in Stamford, Connecticut 
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The first local person to become a Bahá'í was a good friend of Howard Menking. His name Frutuoso (meaning "fruitful") seemed appropriate because others were soon to follow him into the Faith. They included Claremundo (meaning "the light of the world"), Inacio Barbosa Amado, Avalino Barros, Octavio Brito, and Entonio Leon.
By April 1956 there were enough Bahá'ís in Praia to form the first Local Spiritual Assembly. Three years later the Menkings returned to the United States where they continued as active participants in the Bahá'í community. Mrs. Menking passed away in 1988.
For their settling in Cape Verde Mr. and Mrs. Menking received the accolade of Knight of Bahá'u'lláh from Shoghi Effendi.
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