Today, the parish St. Jacob, Nawango in Kamuli district celebrated their patronal feast, the holy hieromartyr James (Iakovos), Brother of the Lord, first Bishop of Jerusalem. With blessings and presence of His Grace Bishop Silvester Kisitu, honoured event was prefaced by the glorious Divine Liturgy co-served by the Parish Priest, Fr. Stephen Lunagula, Fr Joseph Panuha, Fr Emmanuel Kungo, Fr James Tizoomu, assisted by Deacon Samuel Kirunda.
The Bishop also prayed for and blessed the primary seven pupils of St John Nakyaka and St Jacob Nawango who are preparing for the forthcoming examinations before presiding over the service of Artoklasia (blessings of five loaves).
Uganda Orthodox Church – Holy Diocese of Jinja and Eastern Uganda