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A new chapter in Christian ministry unfolded at the historic St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Nnewichi, on Sunday, July 5, 2026, as the Anglican Diocese of Nnewi ordained fourteen candidates into the Sacred Order of Deacons during the Trinity Diaconate Ordination Service.
The solemn yet colourful ceremony, presided over by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Revd. Ndubisi Obi, drew an impressive gathering of Anglican clergy, Knights, church leaders, family members, friends and well-wishers who filled the cathedral to witness the spiritual milestone.
In a deeply symbolic moment, Bishop Obi laid hands on each of the candidates, officially commissioning them into the ordained ministry and praying that God would endow them with divine grace, wisdom, courage and fresh anointing to faithfully carry out their sacred calling.
Addressing the newly ordained deacons, the Bishop reminded them that the priesthood is a divine assignment demanding humility, integrity and unwavering commitment to Christ.
He urged them to be worthy ambassadors of the Gospel by living exemplary lives, preaching the message of salvation without compromise, shepherding God’s people with compassion and dedicating themselves to winning souls for Christ.
“The ministry you have received today is a sacred trust. Let your lives reflect Christ in character, conduct and service. Be faithful in preaching the Gospel and remain steadfast in your calling,” Bishop Obi charged.
Delivering the ordination sermon, Venerable Harold Obiukwu, drawing his message from Judges 6:11–14, challenged the newly ordained ministers to see themselves as God’s instruments for restoring hope in a troubled world.
According to him, the world today is overwhelmed by moral decadence, violence and spiritual decline, with Nigeria facing enormous social and security challenges that require committed servants of God to confront through the power of the Gospel.
“The world is full of atrocities, Nigeria inclusive. Evil has permeated everywhere, even within the Church. I believe that the fourteen of you can contribute meaningfully to correcting the ills plaguing our nation.
“You are being sent into a suffering world. Nigeria desperately needs men and women who will become agents of redemption. Kidnapping, violence and all forms of evil have become widespread.
“The nation needs healing, and God is sending you to be part of that healing process,” he added.
Obiukwu noted that aggressive evangelism must remain the primary assignment of every minister of God.
“If you are a priest and you are not promoting evangelism, then you have not truly begun your ministry.
“Follow the example of Gideon, whom God empowered to confront the Midianites and secure victory for His people. Allow God to use you to confront the darkness of this generation,” he added.
The Trinity Diaconate Ordination concluded with prayers, thanksgiving and joyous celebrations as the newly ordained deacons received congratulations from clergy, parishioners, relatives and friends, marking the beginning of what many described as a lifelong mission of service to God and humanity.
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