Parish Priest of St Sylvester Catholic Church New Nyanya Nasarawa state, Reverend Father Lawrence Soja-Anyembugu, has sponsored the marriage of 136 couples within two weeks.
He told reporters yesterday during the marriage matrimony of 83 couples in commemoration of his 10th priestly anniversary in St Patrick Catholic Church, Akwanga, Akwanga Local Government Area of the state that the gesture was extended to members of his church who have not married 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 and to get their marriage blessed.
The priest asked the couples to continue to be patient, tolerate one another for them to have a peaceful home, adding that marriage is all about endurance and patience.
โThe importance of church marriage cannot be over-emphasised as it will promote peace among the couples and also enable them to get more blessings and Godโs favour.โ
Soja-Anyembugu called on the couples and other Nigerians to live exemplary lives by inculcating moral values in their children and for the overall development of the country.
He also advised Christians and other Nigerians against engaging in unruly behaviours and other sharp practices so that they can inherit the kingdom of heaven.
