As Orthodox Christians gathered at St. Paul's Orthodox Church in Namungoona, Kampala, to celebrate Easter, Ugandan legislators seized the opportunity to urge religious leaders to address the pervasive issue of corruption plaguing the country.
As Orthodox Christians gathered at St. Paul's Orthodox Church in Namungoona, Kampala, to celebrate Easter, Uganda n legislators seized the opportunity to urge religious leaders to address the pervasive issue of corruption plaguing the country.
Amidst prayers for peace in conflict-stricken regions like Ukraine and Palestine, Orthodox Archbishop Metropolitan Jeronymos Muzeeyi read a message urging Christians to use Easter as a time to pray for those affected by conflicts, noting the Orthodox affiliation of many fighters. They called upon religious leaders to speak out against the rampant corruption in Uganda, which has led to leaders facing sanctions from foreign governments, notably the UK.
Their impassioned plea underscored the critical role of religious institutions in addressing societal challenges and promoting ethical governance.
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