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| H.E. Berhaneyesus D. Souraphiel, Archbishop of Addis Ababa |
The Cardinal designate was speaking during the send-off event organized by the Ethiopian Catholic Secretariat, before he left for Rome on the midnight of February 4, 2015.
At the event H.E. Berhaneyesus, who is also the Chairman of AMECEA said, “When a person is given such great responsibility it is to serve people, therefore I ask you to pray for me so that I may have the wisdom to carry out my responsibility well,” he said adding that “This is an opportunity for the Church in Ethiopia to strengthen her efforts of achieving integral human development even more.”
He also called on all religious leaders in Ethiopia to work hard and pray for peace and coexistence saying, “Peace must be nurtured in all of us.”
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| (From Left) Abba Megabi Zerihun Degu, Bishop Weldetinsae, Archbishop Berhaneyesus, Bishop Lisanu-Christos and Abba Hagos |
Members of the laity assured him of their support and prayers throughout his journey as a Cardinal. At the event a prayer for travelers was recited by all participants together.
The send-off event was also attended by Rt Rev. Weldetinsae, Bishop of Harar, Rt Rev. Lisanu-Christos, Bishop of Bahirdar-Dessie; Megabi Zerihun Degu, Secretary General of Inter-Religious Council in Ethiopia, representatives of various Church structures, partners, and invited guests.
Speaking at the event Megabi Zerihun Degu, Secretary General of Inter-Religious Council in Ethiopia said that the nomination is the fruit of Cardinal Designate Berhaneyesus’ and the Catholic Church’s effort for peace and development in the country.
The Cardinal Designate imparted his blessing on the participants and the celebration closed with a reception organized for the event.
By Makeda Yohanne, ECC Communication Office