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Mnangagwa calls on Christians to preach peace, unity, development
06 Apr 2015 at 07:05hrs | Views
's role in the promotion of peace
Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hailed the church's role in the promotion of peace, unity and development in line with government policies on indigenisation and economic development.
Mnangagwa made the remarks while addressing thousands of Zion Christian Church (ZCC) congregants, who were celebrating Easter at Mbungo in Masvingo.
Mnangagwa called on Christians to preach peace, unity and development for Zimbabwe, while praying hard to achieve eternal life.
The Vice President walked the ZCC members down the memory lane and chronicled the 1964 Fort Victoria train bombing in which he participated to free the majority of Zimbabweans from the Rhodesian white minority rule.
Speaking on the same occasion, ZCC leader, Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi expressed happiness at government's continuous support for indigenous churches, adding that President Robert Mugabe is a God-given leader who recognises the importance of Christianity in the country.
Meanwhile, religious leaders from various denominations say the Easter holidays must serve as a rallying point to achieve national goals.
As Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating Easter holidays church leaders have called on Zimbabweans to emulate the selflessness of Jesus Christ in ensuring that the nation prospers.
Zimbabweans have also been reminded to remember the essence of Easter by exercising peace during the holidays.
As is the norm, Zimbabweans have been congregating at various churches in celebrating Easter.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter is an important day on the calendar of most religious sects in Zimbabwe.
Mnangagwa made the remarks while addressing thousands of Zion Christian Church (ZCC) congregants, who were celebrating Easter at Mbungo in Masvingo.
Mnangagwa called on Christians to preach peace, unity and development for Zimbabwe, while praying hard to achieve eternal life.
The Vice President walked the ZCC members down the memory lane and chronicled the 1964 Fort Victoria train bombing in which he participated to free the majority of Zimbabweans from the Rhodesian white minority rule.
Speaking on the same occasion, ZCC leader, Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi expressed happiness at government's continuous support for indigenous churches, adding that President Robert Mugabe is a God-given leader who recognises the importance of Christianity in the country.
Meanwhile, religious leaders from various denominations say the Easter holidays must serve as a rallying point to achieve national goals.
As Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating Easter holidays church leaders have called on Zimbabweans to emulate the selflessness of Jesus Christ in ensuring that the nation prospers.
Zimbabweans have also been reminded to remember the essence of Easter by exercising peace during the holidays.
As is the norm, Zimbabweans have been congregating at various churches in celebrating Easter.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter is an important day on the calendar of most religious sects in Zimbabwe.
Source - zbc
