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 Ash Wednesday: Cleric Calls for Fervent Prayer

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By Lanre Omotoso

Ash Wednesday is a day that marks the beginning of forty days of fasting and prayer among various Christian denominations such as Catholic, Anglican, Baptist and Methodist.

To mark the day, worshippers converge on their various churches for a brief service where they put ash on their foreheads.

In an interview with Vicar of Saint James Anglican Church, Aramoko-Ekiti, Venerable Rufus Ajidahun said the ash placed on the forehead of the faithful symbolized humility.

Venerable Ajidahun stressed that the ash was a reminder that every mortal must go back to dust where God created them from.

The Vicar enjoined Christians to use the Lenten period to engage in almsgiving as well as fervent prayers for themselves and the nation.

He advised Christians to use Lent to showcase Jesus Christ to unbelievers through love, and forsake their sinful ways.

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Follow God’s will in all you do – Venerable Ajileye

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Nigerians have been urged to have personal relationship with God and follow the will of God in all their dealings.

Vicar, Saint James Anglican Church, Iperu Remo, Venerable Shedrach Ajileye made the plea while delivering a sermon at the thanksgiving service for the father of Ogun State Governor, Late Emmanuel Abiodun.

The cleric who advised Nigerians to be dedicated to the service of God, also urged them to live impactful life for people to remember them after their sojourn on earth.

While pointing out that late Pa Abiodun was a committed Christian who served God and humanity selflessly during his lifetime, Venerable Ajileye said the deceased through his teaching profession lived a fulfilled and impactful life.

In a remark, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun thanked God and all the people that contributed to the success of the burial ceremony.

Bolanle Adesida