{"id":28432,"date":"2024-05-05T11:20:11","date_gmt":"2024-05-05T11:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/religious-leaders-urge-prayer-for-peace-and-support-for-needy-this-easter"},"modified":"2024-05-05T12:41:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-05T12:41:10","slug":"religious-leaders-urge-prayer-for-peace-and-support-for-needy-this-easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/religious-leaders-urge-prayer-for-peace-and-support-for-needy-this-easter","title":{"rendered":"Religious Leaders Urge Prayer for Peace and Support for Needy This Easter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Religious leaders have emphasized the significance of Easter as a time to pray for peace and security of humankind, and to extend helping hand to those in need.<\/p>\n

His Holiness Abune Mathias, the Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church; His Eminence Birhaneyesus Souraphiel, Archbishop of the Ethiopian Catholic Church; and Reverend Dereje Jemberu, the General Secretary of the Ethiopian Gospel Believers Council of Churches, have conveyed their Easter greetings and shared messages of hope and compassion.<\/p>\n

Patriarch Abune Mathias, who highlighted the profound love of God and the hope symbolized by Easter, stressed the importance of standing together in unity for the greater glory of God and well-being of humanity.<\/p>\n

His message resonated with the idea of celebrating Easter with love, mutual support; and by extending assistance to those in need.<\/p>\n

The patriarch called for prayers for peace and security, ensuring the welfare of all humankind.<\/p>\n

Archbishop Birhaneyesus Souraphiel, representing the Ethiopian Catholic Church, spoke about the resurrection of Christ as the good news that guides believers.<\/p>\n

He noted that peace is the ultimate solution to all problems and that Easter should serve as an instrument of peace for both the people and the country.<\/p>\n

The archbishop urged everyone to embrace the spirit of peace and offer prayers for its realization.<\/p>\n

Reverend Dereje Jemberu, the Secretary General of the Ethiopian Council of Gospel Believers Churches, emphasized the significance of assisting those who require support during Easter celebrations.<\/p>\n

He called upon devotees to express their love and forgiveness by reaching out to those in need, extending a helping hand, and providing support.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Ethiopia. Religious leaders have emphasized the significance of Easter as a time to pray for peace and security of humankind, and to extend helping hand to those in need. 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