25/08/2025
Episcopal Diocese of Abyei
(Anglican Communion
Date: 24/8/2025
To:
His Grace Abraham Yel Nhial
Archbishop of Northern Bhar El Ghazal Internal Province
Congratulations Message
Your Grace,
On behalf of the Episcopal Diocese of Abyei, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to you on your enthronement as the Second Archbishop of the Northern Bhar El Ghazal Internal Province at Good Shepherd Cathedral, Wau. We give thanks to God for the presence and blessing of the Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Metropolitan Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Juba, His Grace The Most Rev’d Dr. Justin Badi Arama, who officiated this historic occasion, together with Internal Archbishops, Bishops, clergy, government officials , and the faithful who gathered to witness this joyful event.
On this occasion, we also acknowledge with gratitude the outgoing Archbishop, His Grace Moses Deng Bol, for his outstanding leadership, vision, and many achievements in bringing the Church to its present strength. His Grace has further pledged to continue standing alongside you for the growth and unity of the Church.
Your Grace, we celebrate your new calling with confidence that you are a man of God, filled with wisdom, a gift of leadership, love for peace, and a spirit of unity. We believe the Northern Bhar El Ghazal Internal Province will continue to grow and flourish under your shepherding.
The delegation from the Episcopal Diocese of Abyei was honored to attend this enthronement, led by:
1. Canon Zechariah Dau Ngor – Bishop Commissary
2. Rev. Joseph Kat Machok – Diocesan Secretary
3. Deacon James Chol – Youth Representative
4. Philip Yuot Mijok – Acting Diocesan Treasurer
5. Lay Reader Elizabeth Ayel Miyen – Mother’s Union Representative
6. Lay Reader Regina Nyanter member mother's Union Representative
We pray that God’s abundant grace, wisdom, and strength will be with you as you serve His people with humility and faithfulness.
Yours faithfully in Christ,
Rev. Joseph Kat Machok
Diocesan Secretary
Episcopal Diocese of Abyei Anglican Communion.