In a March 25 statement, Odeh asked the people of God to also pray for other abductees.
“We call on all men and women of goodwill to pray for the safe release of Father Felix Zakari Fidson and others from the hands of their abductors, on this day of the Solemnity of the Annunciation,” he said.
“Through the intercession of Our Lady, the Mother of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and our mother, may our brother Rev. Fr. Felix Zakari Fidson and others return to us safe and sound.”
In a statement on May 4, Odeh expressed gratitude to Catholics who had prayed unceasingly for Zakari’s release.
“We want to thank all who offered prayers for the quick release of our dear brother. We pray God to hasten the release of those who are still in the hands of their abductors,” he said.
He also appealed for prayers for Nigeria, a West African country with a population of around 206 million people, roughly half of whom are Christians.
