The
Anglican Arch-Diocese of Enugu has officially banned wearing of topless dresses
to Church weddings, reception and services.
The
Archbishop of the Arch-Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, disclosed this to
NAN in Enugu on Monday.
Chukwuma
said that the ban was to return moral chastity on persons, especially women,
who attend such functions in the Church.
He
said that the Arch-Dioceses had directed priests and senior clergymen to
henceforth inspect wedding gowns and approve them before the solemnisation of
weddings.
The
cleric also said that using veils to cover topless wedding dresses would not be
allowed again in Anglican Churches in Enugu.
“I
have directed ushers and wardens in various churches in Enugu to ensure that no
topless dressed girl, lady or women enters into the Church under any guise.”
He
said the order would be in force: “Whether it is the Church wedding, reception
or any other programme celebrated in the church or within the church premises.”
“We
would collaborate with the governors’ wives to organise seminars and workshops
for fashion designers in the zone for them to join this campaign.
“Fashion
designers should be instrumental in dissuading our girls and mothers from the
habit of wearing topless dresses,” he said.
The
archbishop said that the Church`s strong stance against indecent dressing would
help to check sexual harassment and provocation, which lead to prostitution and
rape in the society.
Source: PM
News
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