PANAJI
Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai has extended his greetings and warm wishes, particularly to the Christian brethren on the joyous occasion of Christmas.
Governor in his message has said Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is a festival of brotherhood and sharing happiness which gives a message to follow the ideals of sacrifice, love, harmony, mercy and peace. As we celebrate this holy festival, we must emulate Jesus Christ's eternal message of love and forgiveness by extending a helping hand to everyone".
The Governor has further said that India has a tradition to celebrate all the festivals with great zeal, brotherhood and happiness. Christmas is a pious occasion to strengthen this tradition and it is a time for peace and devotion. Christmas is a season of goodwill, as it signifies the reconciliation of God with mankind".
On this occasion, I pray to the almighty for the happiness of people and development of the State. Let us all unite and work for the prosperity of the State by directing all our efforts and energy in ensuring progress of our motherland, the Governor concluded.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has also extended his heartiest and warmest greetings to the people of Goa, specially the Christian brethren on the blissful and joyous occasion of Christmas.
CM Sawant in his message said, “Christmas is the festival of happiness celebrated across the globe with great grandeur and enthusiasm. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ and rekindles the spirit of peace and harmony. It's a day of giving. On this fortunate occasion, we deeply remember Lord Jesus, who spread the valuable message of sacrifice, love, tolerance and preached the sublime qualities of simplicity and mercy”.
“In Goa, we have a glorious tradition of living together in amity and unity, in spite of being a multi-religious and cultural society. Christmas strengthens this bond of brotherhood, irrespective of our beliefs which help us to achieve socio-economic progress. As we exchange good wishes, let us march towards building a prosperous Goa by channelizing all our efforts together,” CM added.
Extending his greetings CM further said that, “As we celebrate this Holy festival, we must emulate Lord Christ’s eternal message of peace by extending our hand to everyone. The true spirit of Christmas reflects dedication for helping those in needs and for giving hope to those in despair, endorsing humanity among all communities living together in the State. ”
“May good health, development and communal harmony spread with the arrival of Christmas. Let us rededicate ourselves to work for greater glory of the State by strengthening brotherly ties. May the festivities continue to radiate each ones lives bringing boundless joy to everyone. Wishing Merry and Joyous Christmas to all,” the Chief Minister concluded.
