{"id":24770,"date":"2023-04-08T16:26:42","date_gmt":"2023-04-08T16:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/?p=24770"},"modified":"2023-04-08T16:26:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-08T16:26:42","slug":"hundreds-of-worshippers-gather-for-easter-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/hundreds-of-worshippers-gather-for-easter-services","title":{"rendered":"Hundreds of worshippers gather for Easter Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Lobamba National Church is a beehive of activity as hundreds of worshippers have gathered for the Easter Services.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The worshippers come from different congregations from all over the country and are accommodated in different marquees. Also part of today\u2019s service are members of the Royal family including Emakhosikati, Cabinet ministers, senior government officials and diplomats.<\/p>\n<p>Just before noon, Her Majesty The Indlovukazi entered the arena which marked the start of the service. Renowned church leader Bishop Samson Hlatshwako mentioned that this year\u2019s Easter Services are meant to pray for peace.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\">Eswatini<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. The Lobamba National Church is a beehive of activity as hundreds of worshippers have gathered for the Easter Services. The worshippers come from different congregations from all over the country and are accommodated in different marquees. 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