Sourou/assumption: The Christians of Tougan commemorated the Feast of the Assumption on Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking the end of the earthly life of the mother of Jesus and her ascension, body and soul, into heaven in the glory of God. On this occasion, Father Abraham Zerbo, the officiating priest, entrusted the protection of the Sourou province and all of Burkina Faso to the Virgin Mary.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the Eucharistic celebration took place in the presence of the High Commissioner of the Sourou province, Dsir Badolo, the president of the special delegation (PDS) of the commune of Tougan, Ouigou Tiendrebeogo, and several administrative authorities of the province.

In his homily, Father Abraham Zerbo, on behalf of the Christian faithful, entrusted the protection of the Sourou region and Burkina Faso to the Virgin Mary, through a prayer. 'We dedicate to you our province, our region, Sourou and our whole country, Burkina Faso. It is up to you to defend us against adversity, to protect us and to lead us towards total victory over the forces of evil and towards a better future,' he prayed.

Sraphin Oudraogo, a faithful member who participated in the celebration, expressed wishes for peace and security for Burkina Faso, as well as good rainfall for the benefit of the people, especially farmers. 'I always wish for total peace. May this Ascent of the Virgin Mary grant us total security and peace of heart. We also wish for good rainfall for the happiness of all farmers,' he wished.

Furthermore, Father Andr Kientega, representing the parish priest of Our Lady of the Assumption of Tougan, Father Daniel Zerbo, delivered a message from the latter to the faithful. In his message, the priest thanked the parishioners for their involvement and solidarity during both the happy and sad events that have marked the life of the parish. He invited them to remain in this spirit of solidarity and wished them a happy Feast of the Assumption.