سيامة ثلاثة كهنة جدد بيد نيافة الأنبا بولس في الكونغو الديمقراطية

Ordination of Three New Priests by His Grace Bishop Boulos in the Democratic Republic of Congo

By Nader Shokry

 

His Grace Bishop Boulos, General Bishop for African Affairs in the Coptic Orthodox Church, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Coptic Orthodox Church in Masoukia, Democratic Republic of Congo, together with a number of priests serving in the African mission.

 

During the Liturgy, and following the Prayer of Reconciliation, His Grace performed the ordination of three new priests from among the faithful of the local church in Congo:

 

Fr. Mark

 

Fr. Bishoy

 

Fr. Juno

 

Thousands of members of the church in the region attended the ordination, rejoicing greatly and participating in the celebrations after the Liturgy. His Grace Bishop Boulos also delivered a spiritual word and checked on the wellbeing of the congregation.

 

It is worth noting that the ministry of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the Masoukia region began in 2001. The area is remote, located deep in the forests near the Angolan border. Despite the difficulties, the Church succeeded in reaching this distant region and has since established 15 small churches to serve the local communities and to spread the Christian faith and the Coptic Orthodox heritage.