Evangelical Lutheran Church of South Sudan and Sudan Bishop Elect urges Christians to reconcile and forgive one another.
Bishop elect Peter Anibati Abia says God is very loving and forgiving for sending his only son to come and save human kind, Radio Anisa reports.
He calls on South Sudanese to purify their hearts during Christmas celebration.
Jesus Christ is the prince of peace and everyone should be peacemaker, Bishop Abia adds.
In December this year, Peter Anibati Abia was elected as bishop of Evangelical Lutheran Church during a three day Convention in Yambio.
Enthronement will take place in January 2017.