Catholic Church Withdraws Virgin Award Given To 35-Years-Old Lady In Ebonyi State After Discovering She Lied Being A Virgin(Photos)

 

The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, in collaboration with the Diocesan

Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), has officially disassociated itself from a recent award ceremony at St. Philomena Catholic Parish, Izhia.

The event awarded Hon. Mrs. Nora Ngozi Alo for her support to the Church and the Catholic Youth

Organisation of Nigeria within the parish. In an unexpected twist, the award ceremony had included the claim "The only Virgin in Ebonyi

State," which has since sparked controversy and outrage within the diocese. The diocese has

categorically stated that it does not condone the trading of virtue for any award.

Controversial Award of Excellency To The Only

Virgin In Ebonyi State The parish priest and parishioners of St. Philomena

Catholic Parish, Izhia, were reportedly taken by surprise by this turn of events, as the inclusion of

the phrase "The only Virgin in Ebonyi State" had never been part of the original plan for the merit

award. 

The Diocese of Abakaliki has strongly condemned

the act of ignorance displayed by the parish youth president, who was responsible for the

controversial wording on the award. In response to this incident, the youth president is presently

undergoing disciplinary measures initiated by the parish.

Controversial Award of Excellency To The Only Virgin In Ebonyi State

In an official statement, the diocese reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the values and teachings of the Catholic Church and expressed

deep regret for any unintended misrepresentation of the virtue of virginity. 

The diocese urged the

public to disregard the controversial aspect of the award ceremony.

With the publication of this disclaimer, the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki has nullified the award

presented to Hon. Mrs. Nora Ngozi Alo, and the award has been officially withdrawn.