The Church of the Holy Spirit, Anglican Communion, Awka, on Monday 27th July 2020 joined other Anglicans to mark the 163rd celebration of Christianity in Igboland.
The church service which began with a processional hymn -Abu 147 had the first lesson taken by Reverend Augustine Otiji.
In his sermon, the Archbishop, Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Anglican Diocese; Most Reverend Dr Alexander Ibezim, narrated the ordeal of Ndigbo before the coming of the missonaries that brought the gospel of Christ.
He noted that the gospel brought light to Igboland as well as broke chains of those in captivity.
He admonished Christians not to be ashamed in preaching the gospel to transform society, explaining that the celebration of the CMS anniversary was to show that the people have seen the light-
In his message; the Vicar in Charge of Church of the Holy Spirit, Awka, Venerable Dr Rex Kanu, maintained that the gospel of Jesus Christ brought liberty to the area.
He mentioned that the missionaries brought the gospel to Igboland in 1857; 163 years ago which brought to an end killings of twins, slave trade, burying of human beings alive and other atrocities.
He appreciated Archbishop Ibezim for gracing the anniversary and prayed to God to end COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world as well as bless everyone who graced the occasion.
