Priestly ritual in Gomoa Fomena, Ghanatranslated

With the blessing of the Most Reverend Metropolitan of Accra, Mr. Daniel, a priestly liturgy was held at the Parish of the Annunciation of the Virgin, in Gomoa Fomena, Ghana. The Divine Liturgy was presided over by the Preacher of the Holy Metropolis of Accra in Ghana, His Eminence Archimandrite Fr. Aedesios Mukeke, co-celebrants of the Reverend Fathers Anastasios and Fr. Ilias.

The Holy Church was overwhelmed by believers of all ages, who arrived early to participate in the Holy Eucharist and join their prayers in an atmosphere of rapture and spiritual joy. The presence of the young people and children of the parish was particularly noticeable, which is a hopeful sign for the future of the Orthodox Church in the region.

The divine word was preached by Father Aidesios, who referred to the importance of living and practical faith in the life of the Christian, emphasizing that participation in the Holy Eucharist is the center of church life and the source of the unity of believers in Christ.

At the same time, he called on the faithful to remain steadfast in the Orthodox faith, to cultivate love, forgiveness and solidarity among themselves and to carry the light of the Gospel...