Secrets of Eldoret Catholic Deacon Removed from Priestly Ordination List Twice

 

Deacon Timothy Chelimo

A sense of shock and confusion swept through the parishioners in ElgeyoMarakwet County as they learned that Timothy, a Catholic Deacon, would not be ordained as a priest for the second time.

On Friday, the Catholic Diocese of Eldoret held a priestly ordination ceremony in Iten, officiated by Bishop Dominic Kimengich, during which seven deacons were  took their holy vows.

Newly ordained priests after their vows on Friday 

Among them, Timothy Chelimo from Chesongoch Parish was slated for ordination as a priest, as indicated on the ordination poster.

Timothy Chelimo in the list

However, at the eleventh hour, his name was inexplicably removed, leaving everyone in suspense regarding the reasons behind this decision.

Final ordination poster with Timothy missing 

This incident was not an isolated occurrence, as Timothy had previously missed out on ordination last year under equally mysterious circumstances that have yet to be fully understood.

Deacon Timothy Chelimo of Chesongoch Parish

It remains evident, however, that to become a Catholic priest, one must commit to a life of celibacy, a significant and non-negotiable aspect of this religious calling.

As jubilation filled the air in other parishes celebrating the ordination of the newly ordained priests, a stark contrast was felt in Chesongoch Parish, where parishioners were left bewildered by Timothy's exclusion.

Leaders in attendance at the priestly ordination ceremony, including Governor Wesley Rotich, rejoiced with the newly ordained priests, sharing in the joy of their spiritual journey.