Easter: Clergymen Urge Sober Reflection

Clergymen in Rivers State have urged Christians to use the Easter celebration to reflect on the peace of the nation.

A cross-section of clergymen who spoke to The Tide in Port Harcourt on the celebration also urged for harmonious co-existence  among the diverse religious groups in the country.

In his sermon to mark the celebration, the Bishop of the Niger Delta Anglican Communion, Rt Rev. Ralph Ebirien said that the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ represent a great act of sacrifice.

Bishop Ebirien  said that as Christ sacrificed to save humanity, Nigerians must sacrifice for the sake of one another.

The clergymen said that the only way Nigerians can do is to see each other as one irrespective of tribe and religion.

In his view, the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM) Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere said that Easter represents  sacrifice and the rebirth of mankind.

Apostle Chinyere said that Christianity would have been meaningless without Easter, noting that, like Christ, the church must make sacrifice for the sake of humanity.

Also speaking, Pastor Peter Edima of Great Harvesters Crusaders Ministry said that Easter represents God’s universal love for mankind.