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Cleric
By Dorcas Elusogbon
Ile-Ife (Osun), April 9, 2017 (NAN) Pastor John Ojo of Christ Apostolic Church, Iloro Zonal Headquarters, Ile-Ife, has urged Christians to emulate Christ’s love and sacrificial nature in the service of humanity.
Ojo made the appeal on Sunday in his sermon to commemorate the Palm Sunday celebration.
He said Christ humble himself on the cross of Calvary and released himself for sacrifice for the salvation of the world.
The cleric said that Palm Sunday signals the beginning of the Holy Week, being the last week of Lent in the orthodox calendar.
He admonished Christians to use the Holy Week for prayers, penance, reflection as well as spiritual works, saying they must also shun all acts of immorality.
The cleric also urged them to show love and affection to their neighbours facing difficulties.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Christians celebrate Palm Sunday on the Sunday preceding Easter in remembrance of Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. (NAN)
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(Edited by Fela Fashoro/Mufutau Ojo)