Worried by the spate of violent attacks and killings as the Anambra governorship election draws near, Catholic Bishops in Anambra State have declared one-month special prayers for divine intervention towards the success of the polls.
In a release signed by the Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha, Most Reverend Valerian Okeke, the bishops said the special prayers would last from 1st October to 30th October, 2021.
Describing the situation as extraordinary times that require extraordinary prayers and actions, the Bishops said the forthcoming November sixth, 2021 gubernatorial election is when all men and women of goodwill need to fervently act in accordance with their solemn duty to pray always and never to lose heart
They said the special prayers will take the form of a special October Devotion, asking the intervention and intercession of Blessed Mother Mary and Saint Joseph who are great intercessors on their behalf before God, especially during the Anambra election.
According to them, people of God are specially requested to include major intentions which are, gratitude to God that they are alive and have the opportunity to cast their votes and choose their Governor, for peace and security in Anambra state before, during and after the gubernatorial election, and for orderly and fair processing of the election results.
The Bishops expected wisdom from church leaders, as they lead dioceses and parishes made up of people who vote differently and finally, for a peaceful transfer and continuance of power after the election, even as the people of God in Anambra State are called to become agents of peace and progress in the society.
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