Priest Urges Nigerian Couples to Prioritize Marriage Amid Rising Divorce Rates
Catholic priest Rev Fr Steve Dedua cautioned young married couples in Nigeria to prioritize the sanctity of marriage, emphasizing the importance of commitment and understanding. During a wedding sermon, he expressed concern over the rising divorce rates globally and urged couples to build their homes on a foundation of faith and patience.
Rev Fr Dedua highlighted the significance of marriage as a union blessed by God, urging couples to resist becoming statistics in divorce cases. He referenced Nigeria's ranking as the 11th country with the highest divorce rates and advised couples to depend on God for a successful marriage.
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