By Titilayo Kupoliyi
Christians all over the world on Friday began the celebration of Easter, also known as the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
It is a major celebration in Christendom for the remembrance of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, after the forty-day Lenten Season.
The celebration starts on Good Friday, as Christians solemnly observe the day with church services, fasting and sober reflection.
However, Easter Monday is observed as a day for rest, family gatherings and symbolic meeting with Jesus Christ at Galilee, also known as picnics.
It is, however, imperative for Christians to sustain the love for one another even after Easter.
Assisting Priest of Bishop Odutola Memorial Anglican Church, New Ife Road, Ibadan, The Reverend Michael Ayeni, said the Easter celebration is not only for merrymaking but signifies the return of Jesus Christ to all believers.
Reverend Ayeni noted that the Easter season brings new life for Christians, that even in death, there is hope in heaven.
“You can see that the people came, the believers and non-believers, the Christians, especially we gather together, we celebrate, we have what we call love feast”. “We let people know that, Oh, this Christ is love. Christ is love without a condition, unconditional love he gave us”.
Reverend Ayeni, however, called on Christians to be peaceful and love everyone unconditionally, irrespective of their religious affiliation, as exemplified by Jesus Christ.
“God is so wonderful that he gave us his only begotten son, and that is why we are enjoying today”. “As Christians, I encourage us, despite the condition we find ourselves in the country today, we should love ourselves unconditionally. We should share love and fellowship”.
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