Hundreds of Christians from St Matthew’s Parish, Ikwoto on Sunday commemorated the feast of their patron Saint coinciding with the 14th year of the Parish.
Fr Anthony Ubeo who, represented the Apostolic Administrator, Monsignor Thomas Oliha in his homily said St Matthew was attracted to Messiah after hearing about him, Emmanuel Radio reported
He said Jesus saw Matthew also known as Levi, seated in the Customs office and asked the tax collector to follow him.
Fr Ubeo explained that St Matthew, who had a simple life, followed Jesus without any resistance.
He added that St Matthew was rejected because of working as a tax collector for the Romans.
The Catholic priest called on Ikwoto Christian Community to change their lives and be exemplary by living with love, respect and working for others.