15/02/2026
At Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Ruwi, Muscat (Oman), Bishop Paolo Martinelli presided over the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation, during which 78 candidates — including 10 adults — received Confirmation. On the same occasion, 35 young faithful received a special blessing, having already received Confirmation according to the tradition of the Eastern Catholic Churches.
In his homily, the Bishop reminded the candidates of the meaning of this sacrament:
“With baptism you have already become children of God. With the sacrament of confirmation, you too will receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit to participate in the same mission of Jesus, who came to bring the kingdom of heaven.”
He also encouraged them to grow in responsibility within the Church:
“From today you are called to become more involved in the life of the parish — active members of the community, living stones that form the Church as the People of God walking together toward the Kingdom of Heaven.”
The celebration was a joyful moment for the parish community, gathered in prayer to accompany the newly confirmed in their journey of faith.