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The Archbishop of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion and the Lord Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese, His Grace , the Most Rev’d Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe gave the charge during the Knighthood Investiture of the Order of Saint Christopher KSC.
The Knighthood Investiture service took place at the Cathedral of St Peter Anglican church, Aremo, Ibadan on Sunday
According to Archbishop Aladekugbe, the ultimate success of the knighthood of Saint Christopher depends on how much the people conferred with knighthood sacrifice freely and constantly give in service to God, the church and society
In his sermon at the service, the Guest Preacher, the Rt. Rev’d Peter Rotimi Oludipe, the Lord Bishop of Ijebu Anglican Diocese with reference to 1 Peter chapter 2 admonisshed the new Knights to be good example for others to follow in thought , words and deeds , they should be promoters of peace, unity, progress and bridge builders
In his words,” Be loyal to your Bishop, your province , contribute meaningfully to God’s works , do away with any act that can tanish the image of our Lord Jesus Christ,be a good Christian role model to win souls for Christ”, the Clergy concluded
The new Knights pledged to defend and propagate the faith of the universal church of Christ and show by living example the belief in the Christian faith, to be a defender of truth and justice and promoter of peace and harmony amongst people and the church,to undertake physical development that will enhance the growth of the church, sponsoring seminars, retreats, mission and evangelism among others
Speaking on behalf of other new Knights, Sir Williams Adesoji Oluwarotimi Mni appreciated the Lord Bishop of Ibadan North Anglican Diocese for having them considered for the conferrement of the Nighthood of the order of Saint Christopher (KSC ) and once again promised that their investiture is a call to service and that they would keep the pledges made
It would be recalled that Saint Christopher was the strong man who earned his living by carrying travellers across a river.On one occasion ,he carried a small boy whose weight caused him to bow under the burden. It was said that the boy was none other than Christ and His weight was that of the entire world, hence the name Christopher – Christ Carrier who became the Patron Saints of all who travel by Air, Land and Sea and who in all their travel seek to be carriers of Christ, His church and gospel
Dignitaries from all the walks of life graced the occasion , they included both serving and retired Bishops and their wives, Clergies and their wives, traditional rulers, political leaders, business tycoons and well – wishers.
