Christmas celebrations held at Raj Bhavan

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer participated in the celebrations held on the eve of Christmas at Durbar Hall in Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that Christmas is eagerly awaited by billions of people around the world, to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The Governor said that people celebrate Jesus’s teachings of love, forgiveness, and compassion. “It is the time for healing and renewed strength, and a season to rejoice. It is an event of utmost importance for all the followers of Christianity and creates lasting memories and reinforces the bonds that hold us all together, and gives us an opportunity to thank for the love, hope and joy found in Jesus,” he added.
Earlier, the programme commenced with the singing of Christmas carols, opening prayer and Bible reading by Rev I Karunanidhi, Bishops Chaplain, CSI.
The Christmas message was delivered by the Rt Rev Dr T George Cornelious, Bishop of CSI, Vijayawada. The programme concluded with felicitation of the Governor by the heads of various Christian Missions, cake cutting, Closing Prayer by Major Paul Tumati, Divisional Commander, followed by Benediction by the Rt Rev Dr B Ebenezer of Bishop of Metropolitan Mission and prize distribution to children.
Dr M Hari Jawaharlal, Secretary to Governor, and other officers and staff members of Raj Bhavan participated in the programme.