Kohima, January 4 (MExN): Reverend Deacon Thejalhoulie Peter Solo, the third Angami priest from the present Christ King Parish, Kohima Village, was ordained on January 4 by Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima. Over 50 priests concelebrated with the Bishop in the solemn ceremony.
Deacon Thejalhoulie Peter Solo was accompanied by his beloved Kevilenuo Rita Solo and the eldest man of the clan Le-o Leo Solo along with the family members to the altar. The prayer of blessing was given before the ordination rite.
Rev. Fr. Solomon Vizo, a priest from the same parish, anchored the programme while Rev. Fr. Peter Salew, the Parish Priest, accorded the words of welcome to the Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, government officials, village leaders, dignitaries, priests and sisters from different parishes, leaders of CAN, NCYM, NCWA, catechists, pastors of different churches, the invited guests, and other participants.
The Bishop in his homily, while thanking the family and village for offering Fr. Peter for the service of God in the Church, exhorted the candidate to be humble, build close intimacy with Jesus through the celebration of the Eucharist and prayer, informed a press release issued by Fr. Thomas Toretkiu, Bishop’s Secretary, Kohima.
Meanwhile, Rev. Fr. Thejalhoulie Peter Solo said that he raised his heart and mind to God in gratitude for all the blessings that God has showered upon him through many people on his journey to Vocation. He thanked God for the gift of ‘vocation to priesthood’ and for giving him the strength and courage to follow His call. Fr. Peter also urged people of God to pray for him.
In the felicitation programme, there were special folk songs from Male Voice of the Parish and Catholic Women Association, speeches from the Bishop and Kezevilie Kevin Solo (family representative).
Vilanuo Angela and Keneingu Albert translated the Bishop’s message. Ruovuotuonuo Ruth anchored the felicitation programme. Time was allotted for the well wishers to felicitate the newly ordained personally.
