June 30. On this date in 1949, a letter on behalf of Shoghi Effendi stated "As you can well imagine this disaffection of the Master's Family has been a very sad and heavy blow to him; but, although for many years he shielded them with his silence, in the end he was forced to speak out in order to protect the Faith."

 June 30. On this date in 1949, a letter (also here) on behalf of Shoghi Effendi stated "As you can well imagine this disaffection of the Master's Family has been a very sad and heavy blow to him; but, although for many years he shielded them with his silence, in the end he was forced to speak out in order to protect the Faith."