Rev. Fr. Eliud Kirwa Magut to be Laid to Rest on Thursday
The late Rev. Fr. Eliud Kirwa Magut, a beloved priest of the Eldoret Diocese, will be laid to rest on Thursday, November 21, 2024, following a series of memorial services that began today. The priest, who served with dedication and love, passed away recently, leaving behind a deep legacy of faith and service in his community.
The funeral procession commenced today at 1:15 PM from the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, where the cortege made its way to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Eldoret. A viewing of the body was held at 2:00 PM, allowing mourners to pay their last respects before the Requiem Mass, which began at 3:00 PM.
At 5:00 PM, the cortege will depart from the Cathedral for a journey to Holy Trinity Parish in Kaiboi, Nandi County. The faithful in the Kaiboi Deanery will gather for a Vigil Mass at 6:00 PM, followed by a mass at Kapteldon Parish at 9:00 PM, and another at Kapsisiywa Parish at midnight.
The late priest’s classmates will also gather to celebrate a special Mass at 4:00 AM on Thursday morning, honoring their long-time friend and colleague.
The funeral proceedings will conclude with the final interment of Rev. Fr. Eliud Kirwa Magut at his home parish, Kaiboi, on Thursday, November 21, at a ceremony that promises to be a fitting tribute to his years of service to the Church and the community.
Family, friends, and clergy from across the region have gathered to remember the late priest, whose impact and devotion touched many lives. May he rest in peace.
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