The Ovie of the Ughelli Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Evang. Wilson Oharisi 111 (JP+), has called on Christians to uphold the true essence of Christmas by celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with genuine faith, unity and love for one another.
The monarch made the call while addressing his subjects during a Christmas Cantata held in his palace on Thursday, where community members gathered to mark the season through songs, dances, sharing of the Word of God and arms giving.
According to His Majesty, Christmas is not merely a social event but a profound reminder of the coming of Jesus Christ, which should be openly celebrated by all who profess the Christian faith.
While saying that the he declared the festival in honour of Jesus and to hand Ughelli over to God, Oharisi said it was proper to also celebrate Christmas with his people.
“If we can celebrate a festival dedicated to Jesus, then there is no reason not to celebrate Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. It is important for leaders to celebrate with their people, their families and friends, in joy and unity.”
He described the Christmas Cantata as a spiritual gathering centred on worship, explaining that the concept of a cantata involves singing, dancing and listening to the Word of God.
He added that such gatherings should also reflect Christian love through hospitality, including the provision of food and drinks for the people.
The traditional ruler noted that Christmas is a season of giving and sharing, stressing that the celebration is meant for everyone.
He urged Christians to use the occasion to reaffirm their faith and live out the values of Christianity.
“With God, all things are possible,” the monarch said, adding that belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God is the foundation of true Christianity and the pathway to God’s blessings and eternal life, as taught in the Bible.
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