Orthodox Patriarch Ordains New Deacons
Dan Wandera
15 /3/2011
Patriarchate of Alexandria
The Eastern Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, Theodoros II, has ordained two deacons to serve the Orthodox Church in Uganda and Southern Sudan.
Speaking during the ordination at Monde Orthodox Church in Luweero District on Sunday, Patriarch Theodoros II emphasised preaching the message of hope to the sick, oppressed, elderly and the youth in areas facing poverty and war.
“You are moving out to serve the people but emphasis should be on preaching the message of hope to a population that faces many challenges, including war and poverty” Patriarch Thiodoros II told the deacons.
The new deacons are Fr. Anechidios Byakatonda, who has been transferred from Mwanza in Tanzania to Southern Sudan and Fr. Andonios Ssempiga, who has been posted to Monde Parish.
Building school
Patriarch Theodoros II, said the world needs a message of hope and the oppressed, sick and elderly need to be encouraged to seek God as the answer to their plight.
He promised to mobilise resources for the completion of a vocational school, which is under construction at Monde Parish in Luweero.
The Archbishop of the Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Jonah Lwanga, said the Church is currently strengthening its programmes in the country, which include providing scholarships and building schools.
He urged worshippers to work hand-in-hand with the Church to ensure the success of the projects.
Fr Innokentios Byakatonda was consecrated a bishop, not ordained a deacon.
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