Yei Catholic Bishop on Sunday marking the feast of Holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph thanked the government for beefing up security countrywide for Christians to celebrate Christmas in peace.
Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe told the congregation at Holy Family Parish in Lainya that Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ together with the organized forces, Radio Easter reported.
Bishop Lodu advised citizens not to be afraid of the security organs because they protect lives and property of South Sudanese, urging them to help and cooperate with the forces.
He advised citizens to behave well to avoid falling into problems with the security organs, asking the government to continue protecting lives and property of citizens.
The Catholic prelate was speaking while presiding over Eucharistic celebration of Holy Family feast in Lainya Parish of Yei Diocese on Sunday.