Catholic parishioners in Côte d’Ivoire begin evangelism mission

The priest of Saint-Raphaël parish, Father Amia, launched a new evangelism mission for the religious community in Sikensi, Côte d’Ivoire.

The ceremony marked the start of activities for various church movements, prayer groups, and associations within the parish. Father Amia officially handed the cross of Jesus Christ to Djèdje Akpro Loess Firmin, the president of the parish council, to symbolize the start of their service to the church.

The priest asked the faithful to rely on the Spirit of God to build the community through solidarity and by sharing Christian teachings. Djèdje Akpro Loess Firmin called on all members to participate in their specific roles and to follow the national pastoral theme for the 2026 to 2027 year. The celebration included music, dancing, and a procession featuring groups such as the charismatic renewal, the Association des femmes catholiques, and the Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix community.