Nineteen Ordinands have been made Deacons by the Bishop on the Niger Right Reverend Owen Nwokolo.
Performing the function at the Basilica of Saint Andrews Onitsha, Bishop Nwokolo, charged them to always care for the poor, the needy, sick and all who are in trouble in order to win more souls for Christ.
Bishop Nwokolo, reminded the Deacons that they are to assist the Priests under who they serve in addition to preaching the gospel undiluted.
He charged the Deacons to be faithful and remain focused in their Ministry to withstand earthly pressures.
In a sermon, Venerable Goddy Iloka of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ogidi said in the midst of the battle, Ministers of God are challenged to show the way, correct the anomalies, speak the truth and change the face of the earth.
He called for a righteous life style among Christians which according to him, is the only way they can inherit the kingdom of God.
Some of the new deacons, Reverends Ikechukwu Muomalikwu and Udonna Ekpunobi prayed God to help them in their Ministry.
Others who spoke during the event included the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Anambra State Venerable Joseph Nweke, Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Transport, Dr Emman Udeakpeh and a former Anambra State House of Assembly member, Sir Tim Egboka urged the new deacons to be fishers of men and work towards making the society better.
Declaration of oath of canonical obedience, laying of hands on the fore heads of the new Deacons by Bishop Nwokolo and issuance of holy bible as mark of authority and thanksgiving were the highlights of the service.
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