Addis Ababa, May 4, 2024 (FBC) – His Holiness Abune Mathias, the Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church; His Eminence Birhaneyesus Souraphiel, Archbishop of the Ethiopian Catholic Church; and Reverend Dereje Jemberu, the General Secretary of the Ethiopian Gospel Believers Council of Churches, have conveyed their Easter greetings and shared messages of hope and compassion.
During their Easter messages to the faithful, the religious leaders emphasized the profound significance of the Easter season for praying for peace, security, and the well-being of all humanity.
His Holiness Abune Mathias, the Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church, highlighted the profound and boundless love of the divine and the profound hope symbolized by the Easter celebration.
He stressed the paramount importance of standing united in solidarity for the greater glory of God and the overall well-being of humanity.
His Holiness’ message resonated with the idea of commemorating Easter through the manifestation of love, mutual support, and by extending assistance to those in need.
The Patriarch called for fervent prayers for the attainment of peace and security, thereby ensuring the welfare and prosperity of all humankind.
Archbishop Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel, the Archbishop of the Ethiopian Catholic Church, spoke about the resurrection of Christ as the joyous tidings that guide and inspire the faithful.
His Eminence noted that peace is the ultimate panacea to all problems and that the Easter season should serve as an instrument to foster peace for both the people and the nation.
The Archbishop fervently urged everyone to embrace the spirit of peace and offer steadfast prayers for its realization, as quoted by ENA.
Reverend Dereje Jemberu, the Secretary General of the Ethiopian Council of Gospel Believers Churches, underscored the profound significance of assisting those who require support during the sacred Easter celebrations.
He called upon the devoted faithful to manifest their love and forgiveness by reaching out to those in need, extending a compassionate helping hand, and providing steadfast support.
The religious leaders have collectively emphasized the importance of this Easter season as a time to earnestly beseech the divine for peace and security, and to extend a helping hand to those in need, fostering a spirit of unity, love, and compassion.