Three Combonis ordained deacons in Kenya

The many Christians, drawn from various parts of Lodwar diocese and other parts of the country, converged at the Risen Christ Nakwamekwi Parish to witness the deaconate ordination.

Abraham Sireu Ang’Irotum, from Amakuriat parish in West Pokot, made his missionary service in Kacheliba. Abraham is the first Pokot to be ordained after over 30 years of Combonis presence in the area. He did his studies in Lima-Peru and has taken his final vows on the 3^rd of April.

Benjamin Avoga, from Kisii diocese, made his missionary service in the parish of Amakuriat, Pokot area, and made his final vows on the 27^th of March. Benjamin did his theological studies in Nairobi, Kenya.

Ahiro David Khayesi, originally from the parish of Kakamega, made his missionary service in Nakwamekwi, Lodwar area. David took his final vows on the 6^th April. He also did his studies with Abraham in Lima, Peru.

The celebration was quite remarkable as the Pokot and the Turkana, two communities perpetually in conflict, freely and joyfully celebrated together. This goes down to history as the day that the Pokot and the Turkana sang praises to God and danced together in jubilation and thanksgiving to God for the ordination of their three sons.

In his last remarks the bishop thanked the Comboni Missionaries for the good work in the vineyard of the Lord and also the parents of the three deacons for their generosity in allowing their children to follow their dreams to serve the Lord.