{"id":27519,"date":"2022-03-07T19:46:34","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T19:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/?p=27519"},"modified":"2022-03-07T17:56:47","modified_gmt":"2022-03-07T17:56:47","slug":"rev-esakan-consecrated-as-bishop-of-kumi-diocese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/rev-esakan-consecrated-as-bishop-of-kumi-diocese","title":{"rendered":"Rev Esakan consecrated as Bishop of Kumi Diocese"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Church of Uganda has finally consecrated Rev Michael Okwii Esakan as the second Bishop of Kumi Diocese at a colourful ceremony held at St Philip\u2019s Cathedral in Ngora District.<\/p>\n<p>Rev Esakan was yesterday installed by Archbishop Samuel Stephen Kaziimba.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy the divine powers entrusted to me, I do install and declare Rev Michael Okwii Esakan as the second Bishop of Kumi Diocese,\u201d Rev Dr Kaziimba said as the congregation cheered.<\/p>\n<p>His installation comes three years after the retirement of Bishop Thomas Edison Irigei on December 19, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>The House of Bishops then elected Rev Charles Oode Okunya as the would-be next bishop but he was thrown out over irregularities in his age.<\/p>\n<p>The seat was placed under the custodianship of Bishop Charles Odurkami as the tension played out in the diocese.<\/p>\n<p>Rev Esakan was then appointed in February.<\/p>\n<p>However, last month, three Christians, Mr Nekemiah Akongel, Rev James Opedun, and Mr Joseph Etoori, filed a civil suit before Soroti High Court challenging the appointment of the Rev Esakan as next bishop for Kumi Diocese.<\/p>\n<p>The applicants protested the election of Rev Esakan saying it was not executed according to the canon laws.<\/p>\n<p>The three contended that the nomination committee that brought in bishop-elect Esakan was illegal and unconstitutional since there was no elected synod to conduct the process as recommended by law.<\/p>\n<p>Their application was not granted as the High Court judge, Mr Henry Peter Adonyo, objected that the Church had the right to appoint leaders to respective positions of their choice.<\/p>\n<p>The Bishop of Lango Diocese, Rt Rev Alfred Olwa, who was the main preacher of the day, urged the clergy and Christians to abstain from conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to appeal that today as you receive the second bishop of Kumi Diocese, you must move forward and grow in your faith in Christ,\u201d Rev Olwa said.<\/p>\n<p>He implored Christians to unite and work towards peace in the diocese.<\/p>\n<p>The newly installed bishop pledged to work with everybody.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have come in good faith with open hands and open heart to and I will be a bishop for everybody,\u201d Bishop Esakan said.<\/p>\n<p>Bishop Esakan also promised to work hand in hand with Rev Okunya, but warned that his relationship and work ethics should not be conditional.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Rt Rev Odurkami thanked God for making it possible to have the new bishop installed.<\/p>\n<p>He acknowledged to have met challenges that put his faith to test.<\/p>\n<p>Bishop Esakan inspects the car which President Museveni gave him. Right is Vice President Jessica Alupo.<\/p>\n<p>The Vice President, Ms Jessica Alupo, recalls Kumi Diocese as one of the areas that was surrounded by peace and tranquillity in the 1980s.<\/p>\n<p>She hoped for the revival of peace and harmony in the Church.<\/p>\n<p>In a message delivered for him by Ms Alupo, President Museveni expressed gratitude to Rev Esakan for his elevation to the position of bishop.<\/p>\n<p>Quoting the book of Galatians 6:2, the President urged the clergy to love others\u2019 burdens to fulfill the law of Christ.<\/p>\n<p>He further commended the church for its effort in bringing forth social economic liberation through mindset change.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Museveni said government will continue supporting the Church through endeavours of mindset change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the current times, the Church has been working with the flock to transform the livelihood and economic stand in the Church. I implore you to establish more income generating activities for economic growth,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He donated a Mitsubishi Pajero vehicle to the newly enthroned Bishop.<\/p>\n<p>About Esakan<\/p>\n<p>Michael Esakan was born on February 10, 1965 in Atoot, Ngora District. He received a post-graduate diploma in management from Uganda Management Institute in 2003. He has a Master\u2019s degree in Applied Theology from Trinity College, Bristol, UK, and a Bachelor of Divinity and diploma in Theology from Bishop Tucker School Theological College.<\/p>\n<p>He was ordained a deacon in St Peter\u2019s Cathedral, Soroti, in 1990 and a priest in 1991. 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