Metropolitan Bartholomew of Polyana and Kilkis in Greece arrived on Monday 1, 2024 at Entebbe International Airport ahead of his 10-day visit to Uganda.
He was welcomed with his entourage of 7, including his protosyngelos and Fr Epifanios, the Abbott of St NEKTARIOS monastery by Archbishop Jeronymos of Kampala, and clergy including Rev. Fr. Nicholas Bayego, the Cathedral Dean, and Fr. Muyingo Christopher.
With his team, Metropolitan Bartholomew was received at St. Nicholas Cathedral by faithful present and proceeded with the Doxology in which the Metropolitan of Sozusa, Innocentios Byakatonda was present.
He was led on a guided tour around the institutions at the center including, Chwa II Memorial College, Namungoona Orthodox Primary School, Uganda Orthodox Church Mothers Union Center, and Holy Cross Orthodox Hospital, and later for lunch at the Metropolis Headquarters.
During his stay in the pearl of Africa, he is expected to visit different mission centers including, Kikwatambogo in Kiboga District where he will lay a foundation Stone for the new temple dedicated to St. Nektarios; St. Andrew, Nkonge in Mukono; Holy Apostles, Kyanuna where he will celebrate divine Liturgy and School opening; visit different monastic centers among others.
The Metropolitan of Kampala, Jeronymos Muzeeyi wished the team a pleasant and a hospital stay in Uganda.
Source and photos: ugandaorthodoxchurch.org.ug
