The Jasikan Diocese recently witnessed the ordination of Rev. Daniel Edem Ahortor and Rev. Joseph Kwabena Ntemineso as Deacons at St. Mary Theresa Hospital Chapel in Dodi Papase, with call to serve with humility.
Msgr. Vincent Antie in his homily for the day emphasised the importance of humility in their service to both the Church and humanity. He urged the newly ordained Deacons to become shining examples of humility and encouraged the congregation to continuously pray for their spiritual growth.
Bishop Gabriel A.A Mante, Bishop of the Diocese performed the ordination rites after he ensured the suitability of the Candidates from the Priest in-Charge of their formation. As part of the rites, the candidates took the promises of celibacy and promised obedience to the Bishop and his successors. They were vested with a stole and dalmatic as visible signs denoting their office as deacons within the Church and to symbolize their new roles as heralds of Christ’s Gospel and bearers of God’s Word, Bishop Mante entrusted them with the Book of Gospels.
Bishop Mante concluded this special occasion by emphasizing on the need for more vocations to priesthood and religious life. He urged parents and guardians to support children who receive the call to serve Christ and humanity instead of rejecting them. Additionally, he encouraged young people to be attentive listeners to God’s calling and avail themselves for His work.
Rev. Daniel Edem Ahortor is from St. George’s Quasi Parish in Kecheibi and Rev. Joseph Kwabena Ntemineso is from St. Peter’s Quasi Parish in Nyambong all in the Oti Region of Ghana.
The joyful occasion was graced by numerous priests from within and outside the diocese as well as families and friends of the deacons.
