Joy at Orombi’s enthronment
Jan 27, 2004
LAST Sunday must have been a Sunday among Sundays for the Orombis. A soft breeze blew freely at the Namirembe Cathedral grounds. Joy beamed from the peoples’ faces
By Joe Nam
LAST Sunday must have been a Sunday among Sundays for the Orombis. A soft breeze blew freely at the Namirembe Cathedral grounds. Joy beamed from the peoples’ faces.
The choirs sang and clergy men praised God. The congregation clapped and cheered and the women ululated. They had all come to see a man they truly love enthroned as new Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Uganda.
Cars were packed in lines like big toys all around the Cathedral. The soldiers were all around in green which blended beautifully with the green grass, and their guns were tucked safely at their sides.
“Dear God’s people, this day is of special significance to the church and Christians of Uganda,†ArchBishop Orombi began and went on to give a graceful opening speech.
He talked about the need for integrity and that Christians should rediscover their first love. He spoke about the need for compassion in the church expressed by caring for widows, orphans and the suffering in society. The new archbishop promised to give room to young people.
“I desire to create room for the young generation in our church. They need acceptance and understanding from the church, involvement in decision-making and guidance in their choice of career, marriage partners and mentoring,†he observed.
He also said he would take the preaching business to new heights just like Apollo Kivebulaya, pioneer African Missionary to the Congo and Late Bishop Festo Kivengere did.
President Museveni who attended the ceremony donated dairy cows to the outgoing Archbishop Reverand Mpalanyi Nkoyooyo and to Henry Luke Orombi.
“I actually wanted to bring them to the Cathedral on hooves, then I realised I would get in trouble with Mayor Sebaana Kizito for making his city dirty,†he said, sending Sebaana and the congregation into wild laughter.
Just when everyone was relaxed, a clergyman came and made a surprise announcement that Church of Uganda will remain irreversibly opposed to homosexuality.
Vice President Professor Gilbert Bukenya and and Prime Minister Apollo Nsibambi were among the guests. The Kabaka of Buganda was represented by Kattikiro Joseph Ssemwogerere.
After the enthronement the guests descended down to Mengo Primary School playground for a taste of African Cookery. Bishops and clergy from the Anglican Communion in Korea, USA, England, Scotland, Europe, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Sudan queued to sample the product of traditional African recipes and conventional dishes. It was time to eat, dance and jubilate.
LAST Sunday must have been a Sunday among Sundays for the Orombis. A soft breeze blew freely at the Namirembe Cathedral grounds. Joy beamed from the peoples’ faces.
The choirs sang and clergy men praised God. The congregation clapped and cheered and the women ululated. They had all come to see a man they truly love enthroned as new Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Uganda.
Cars were packed in lines like big toys all around the Cathedral. The soldiers were all around in green which blended beautifully with the green grass, and their guns were tucked safely at their sides.
“Dear God’s people, this day is of special significance to the church and Christians of Uganda,†ArchBishop Orombi began and went on to give a graceful opening speech.
He talked about the need for integrity and that Christians should rediscover their first love. He spoke about the need for compassion in the church expressed by caring for widows, orphans and the suffering in society. The new archbishop promised to give room to young people.
“I desire to create room for the young generation in our church. They need acceptance and understanding from the church, involvement in decision-making and guidance in their choice of career, marriage partners and mentoring,†he observed.
He also said he would take the preaching business to new heights just like Apollo Kivebulaya, pioneer African Missionary to the Congo and Late Bishop Festo Kivengere did.
President Museveni who attended the ceremony donated dairy cows to the outgoing Archbishop Reverand Mpalanyi Nkoyooyo and to Henry Luke Orombi.
“I actually wanted to bring them to the Cathedral on hooves, then I realised I would get in trouble with Mayor Sebaana Kizito for making his city dirty,†he said, sending Sebaana and the congregation into wild laughter.
Just when everyone was relaxed, a clergyman came and made a surprise announcement that Church of Uganda will remain irreversibly opposed to homosexuality.
Vice President Professor Gilbert Bukenya and and Prime Minister Apollo Nsibambi were among the guests. The Kabaka of Buganda was represented by Kattikiro Joseph Ssemwogerere.
After the enthronement the guests descended down to Mengo Primary School playground for a taste of African Cookery. Bishops and clergy from the Anglican Communion in Korea, USA, England, Scotland, Europe, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Sudan queued to sample the product of traditional African recipes and conventional dishes. It was time to eat, dance and jubilate.