Why Catholic bishops are buried in cryptsThe late Archbishop Raphael Ndingi Mwana a'Nzeki (pictured) has been laid to rest today. Archbishop Ndingi who served as a Catholic Bishop for more than sixty years died at the age of 89 on March 31, 2020, after battling a long illness. He was buried in a holy crypt in an underground chamber at the Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi, where he served as the bishop. SEE ALSO: Firm prelate inspired church and KenyansThis is according to the Catholic tradition of burying their bishops in crypts below the cathedrals they served. Read Now »Why are crypts built?

Source: Standard Digital April 07, 2020 10:07 UTC