A video of a priest making full use of his new gift from Santa is doing the rounds on the internet. While people around the world got together to celebrate Christmas through prayers, a priest was seen showing off his new scooter that he got on Christmas eve as a gift and made an epic exit after a midnight mass.

Father Peter O'Connor of Ballyroan parish put a smile on everyone's face when he rolled down the aisle on his new scooter. People were seen applauding and cheering for him. A Twitter user, Doug Leddin shared the video online and wrote, “My priest is gas! #ChristmasEve.”

My priest is gas! #ChristmasEve pic.twitter.com/q3Yeg2EvvY

— Doug Leddin (@dougleddin) December 24, 2019

The elderly priest's moment of pure joy has been receiving appreciation from people world over as that's what Christmas is all about - spreading joy and happiness.  The video has already gone viral on Twitter with 298K views and around 6.4K likes on it.

Here's what the people have to say-

“Ah great, mass! Fr O'Connor is doing it, I'm a huge fan of his. He gives good mass. He really knows how to work the alter. Look at that chalice work, effortless... and what about that exit?!” pic.twitter.com/jZeaIQDOLB

— Gavan Becton (@GavBecton) December 25, 2019

Fun and faith great combination with Fr Peter

— frank browne (@frankbrowne2) December 25, 2019

Well Done Fr.Peter !! Something different...something to smile about ! Happy Christmas Fr. Peter ! ð

— Marty Morrissey (@MartyM_RTE) December 25, 2019

Looks like Santa got him what he wanted as he is very happy ð¤£ð¤£

— Breda Quinn (@cailinrua18) December 24, 2019

I can't stop watching this. This is the wholesome content we need!

— Emma Costello (@emma_costello__) December 24, 2019

This is just awesome. Making a Christmas service memorable for the kids is tremendous.

Absolutely awesome!

— Janna Judge (@onlyonejudger) December 25, 2019

I have never in my life experienced priest envy until recently.....

— elaine mcnamara (@McnamaraElaine) December 24, 2019

According to ABC News, Father O'Connor wanted to test his new gift in front of everyone and he did so. And we are glad he did what he felt like, as this made everyone happy. What do you think about the priest's exit? Let us know in the comments below.

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