Pastor Ademola Popoola, serving as the Vice Chairman of the Kwara State Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), delivered a poignant message on the significance of Palm Sunday.
Emphasizing the spiritual and societal implications of the occasion, Pastor Popoola underscored the themes of humility, care, and love for one another.
Speaking at the gathering, Pastor Popoola elucidated on the symbolic nature of Palm Sunday, which commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. He highlighted how this event serves as a powerful reminder of the virtues exemplified by Christ, particularly humility and compassion.
In light of the challenges facing Nigeria, Pastor Popoola urged citizens to prioritize national unity and progress. He emphasized that the values embodied in Palm Sunday, such as humility and love, are fundamental to fostering harmony and cooperation within the nation.
Christians worldwide gathered in large numbers on Sunday to observe Palm Sunday, commemorating the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem over two thousand years ago.
In Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State, Nigeria, believers congregated at various churches, including Saint Barnabas Cathedral, Sabo-Oke, for prayers and processions that lasted for hours.
Beginning around eight o’clock in the morning, Christians from diverse denominations convened at Saint Barnabas Cathedral, Sabo-Oke, Ilorin, to kickstart the Palm Sunday observance. The procession, spanning over five hours, traversed several key areas of the city, including Maraba, Amilegbe, Ipata, Opo-Malu, Emir’s road, Taiwo Isale, Unity road, Post Office, and eventually concluded at the starting point for benediction.
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