Gomoa Fomena, Ghana, February 5, 2025
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Another mass Baptism was celebrated in Africa last week.
On the last day of January, 35 catechumens were united to Christ in the baptismal font at the Church of St. John Chrysostom in Gomoa Fomena, Ghana, reports the Orthodoxia News Agency.
The Sacrament was presided over by Metropolitan Daniel of Accra of the Patriarchate of Alexandria with the concelebration of diocesan clergy.
“The old baptismal font of the Church, after many years, once again welcomed new Christians into its sanctified waters! All those present glorified God for the spiritual rebirth of new souls who embraced holy Orthodoxy.”
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After being baptized and chrismated, the newly illumined processed across the village with the clergy to the church of the Annunciation for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, where they partook of Holy Communion for the first time.
After the Divine Liturgy, the youth played sports and had spiritual classes on matters of the Orthodox faith. In the afternoon, a quiz bowl was held, where questions were posed regarding Holy Scripture, Orthodox Tradition, and liturgical practice.
The day concluded with the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Unction.
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