Bangui, Central African Republic, December 5, 2024
Photo: African Exarchate An Orthodox priest from the Central African Republic has been honored with the highest state award in recognition of his social work.
On November 30, Fr. Sergei Voyémawa of the Church of St. Andrew in the capital city of Bangui and dean of the Central African Republic for the North African Diocese of the Moscow Patriarchate’s African Exarchate, was awarded the rank of Commander of the Order of Merit, the Exarchate reports.
The award, which recognizes special merit in the humanitarian, economic and social spheres, was granted as part of the celebrations of National Day, commemorating the republic’s proclamation of autonomy within the French Community in 1958.
In particular, Fr. Sergei was honored for his work with the St. Sergius of Radonezh Orthodox General Education School and the spiritual care of orphaned children.
On December 18, 2022, the first ordinations for the African Exarchate were celebrated, with Fr. Sergei being ordained to the diaconate at that time.
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