The Archbishop, Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Anglican Communion, Bishop Alexander C. Ibezim, on Sunday observed a private Palm Sunday service on YouTube, radio, television stations and other online platforms in compliance with the directive of the federal and state governments banning all gatherings, including religious gatherings to curb the spread of coronavirus in the country.
Nigerian Tribune gathered that the virus which started in Wuhan, China in late 2019, has claimed many lives with many nations including worship centers shutting down completely to prevent further spread of the killer disease.
During the broadcast Service at Our Savior Anglican Church, Emmaus House Awka, by Archbishop Ibezim, urged members of the Anglican family all over the world to join the Palm Sunday service through the church’s YouTube; online radio and other social media platforms.
In his sermon, Bishop Ibezim while praying for Christians all over the World on the fear of coronavirus and other humanitarian challenges confronting mankind, appeal to God to deliver his people from depression, fear of the unknown and those in isolation centers for a quick recovery.
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The memo which announced the private Palm Sunday Service broadcast without congregation via Facebook, radio and television stations live streaming by 7:30 am to 8:30 am dated April 5th, 2020 was released by the Director, Research, Communication, Media and Public Relations Province of the Niger and diocese of Awka, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, Ph.D.
The release read in part, “In view of the spread of COVID-19 pandemic across the globe which has necessitated the temporary shutdown of activities within nations of the world to curb its further spread, all family members of the Anglican Communion, are hereby advised to hook on the radio and Facebook channels of the Anambra state own broadcast media (ABS) Radio/TV, Ogene Fm Awka and Odenigbo FM, as well as Awka diocesan Facebook page, and odogwublog.com Facebook page among others to join and worship with his Grace.
“Church members were also admonished to take advantage of the various online links and other social media platforms to join His Grace during the services from their homes.
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