Maseru, Jan. 25 — Soft hymns floated through the cool morning air in Matsieng as members of the Lesotho Evangelical Church in Southern Africa (LECSA) gathered in quiet reverence for their annual prayer session dedicated to the royal family.
Clad in church uniforms and traditional attire, congregants formed small clusters beneath the open sky, their bowed heads and clasped hands reflecting a shared moment of faith and national reflection.
The setting is calm yet solemn, marked by gentle singing, whispered prayers, and the steady rhythm of devotion.
The prayer session, held each year, is focused on seeking divine wisdom for His Majesty King Letsie III, while also calling for peace, unity, and lasting stability across the Kingdom of Lesotho. Church leaders emphasized that the gathering goes beyond ritual, serving as a spiritual pause for the nation amid social and economic challenges.
Speaking in an interview, Reverend Masilo Phate explained that the purpose of the prayer is to uplift the royal family as custodians of unity and to ask for God’s guidance in their leadership role.
‘We believe that when leadership is guided by wisdom, the nation finds direction,’ he said, noting that peace begins with prayer and collective responsibility.
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