Rev. Fr. Lawrence Soja-Anyembugu of St Sylvester Catholic Church, New Nyanya and Karu in Nasarawa State has sponsored the marriage of 53 couples in the state.
Soja-Anyembugu announced this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Karu on Sunday after the marriage matrimony of the couples in his church.
He said that the gesture was extended to the people to enable them to receive the sacrament of holy matrimony.
According to him, the step will also enable those who did not marry in the church to receive the sacrament of holy matrimony to get more blessings and favour from God and in the interest of peace.
The priest called on the couple to continue to be patient, tolerate one another for them to have a peaceful home, adding that marriage was all about endurance and patience.
“I have decided to sponsor this church marriage for 53 couples who indicated their interest to have their marriage blessed in the church so as to give them a sense of belonging as well as to enable them to receive the sacrament of the holy matrimony.
“The importance of church marriage cannot be overemphasised as it will promote peace among the couples and also will enable them to get more blessings and God’s favour.”
Soja-Anyembugu called on the couples and other Nigerians to live exemplary lives by inculcating moral values in their children in the interest of peace and for the overall development of the country.
He also advised Christians and other Nigerians against engaging in unruly behaviours and other sharp practices in the interest of peace and also to inherit the kingdom of heaven.
He added that no religion preached violence and hatred but all religion preached peace, unity and forgiveness, hence the need for all Christians in Nigeria to live a life worthy of emulation for the overall development of the country.
