This pledge aims to alleviate the suffering of civilians and meet the immediate needs of their needs, according to the Synod. To that end the plenum instructed the group of envoys that was previously appointed by the Holy Synod to continue the activities the group started and to carry out the mission by contacting all the relevant government authorities. The envoy’s role will focus on facilitating dialogue, reconciliation, and rebuilding trust among different stakeholders, according to the Holy Synod. The Synod expressed its deep concern about the prevailing challenges in the Oromia region, the interruption of services in various churches and the imprisonment of several believers and members of the clergy. Additional appointments in dioceses where shortages are reported should be studied by the Patriarchate and presented to the Holy Synod, the statement said.

Source: Ethiopian News May 25, 2023 14:01 UTC