By Emeka Chiaghanam
Love, joy, and divine faithfulness were beautifully displayed as Chisom Okeke-Ude and Christian Ugwu exchanged marital vows in a solemn wedding ceremony at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Uwani, Enugu, Enugu State.
The
atmosphere was filled with excitement as family, friends, and well-wishers
gathered to witness the couple’s union in holy matrimony.
The
officiating priest, Rev. Fr. (Prof.) Michael Emeka Onwuama, Resident Priest of
Virgo Potens Parish, Awkunanaw, Enugu, delivered a soul-stirring homily on the
sanctity of marriage. Drawing from Genesis 2:18, where the Lord declared,
"It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper
suitable for him," he emphasized the divine principle of one man, one wife
and urged the couple to uphold the sacred vows made before God and the
congregation.
"It
was only in the case of humans that God said, 'It is not good for man to be
alone; I will give him a suitable helper.' He never made such a declaration for
animals or any other beings. That is why He caused Adam to fall into a deep
sleep and took a rib from him to create Eve. God intended that every man has only one wife and love her, while the wife must submit and respect her husband. To this
day, His design remains unchanged."
He
continued:
"With
the sacred vows you exchanged today, may your hearts remain steadfast in love
and devotion, looking only to each other in all matters of marriage. I pray
that your union flourishes with joy, peace, and divine blessings. May you
celebrate 25 years together, extend it to 50, and even beyond, enjoying a lifetime
of love and fulfillment."
Rev.
Fr. Onwuama urged the couple to build their home on a solid foundation of love,
patience, and unwavering commitment. He emphasized that with mutual respect,
understanding, and faith in God, their marriage would flourish, bringing them
lasting joy, peace, and abundant blessings throughout their journey together.
Expressions of Gratitude from
the Couple
The
bride, Miss Chisom Okeke-Ude radiated grace and gratitude. She expressed deep
appreciation to God for His endless love and blessings, feeling truly honoured
and cherished on her special day. Full of joy, she sincerely thanked her
parents, Ichie Luke and Lolo Ify Okeke-Ude, for their unwavering love and
sacrifices. She also expressed heartfelt gratitude to her in-laws for warmly
welcoming her into their family, making her day even more memorable.
Beaming
with joy, the groom, Mr. Christian Ugwu, could not contain his happiness.
Filled with gratitude, he praised God for His countless blessings and for
bringing him and his beloved bride together. He deeply appreciated everyone who
contributed to making the day extraordinary, filled with love and warmth. To
him, the celebration was perfect not just because of the occasion but because
of the love and togetherness shared by all. It was a moment he would forever cherish
with a heart full of joy.
A Father's Blessing
The
celebration continued with a vibrant reception at the Ibrahim. K. Idris Event Centre,
opposite the Police Detective College, Zik Avenue Uwani, Enugu, marking the beginning of a
blessed and joyful union.
At the wedding reception, Ichie Luke Okeke,Ude, (Ogbu Obelu Odudu) father of the bride, expressed heartfelt gratitude to God for blessing him with a wonderful daughter and an amazing son-in-law.
In
his remarks, Ichie Okeke-Ude described the occasion as a joyous and memorable
milestone. He prayed for the couple’s endless happiness, peace, divine favour,
sound health, and longevity. Additionally, he wished them the blessing of
fruitfulness in raising wonderful children, emphasizing the importance of love
and unity in their new journey together.
Family
and friends filled the venue with warmth, well-wishes, and heartfelt prayers
for the newlyweds.
Indeed,
it was a day of love, grace, and the fulfillment of God’s promises.
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