Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri

Today, the Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri , joined the Catholic Diocese of Orlu, Nigeria. in giving a final farewell to our beloved Spiritual Director, teacher, and formator, Rev. Monsignor Josaphat Obiajunwa.

With gratitude to God for a life faithfully lived in priestly service, we entrusted his soul to the mercy of the Lord. Monsignor's dedication to the formation of priests, his fatherly guidance, and his unwavering commitment to Christ and His Church will continue to inspire generations.

Though we mourn his passing, we rejoice in the hope of the Resurrection and in the rich legacy he leaves behind in the hearts of countless seminarians and priests.

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him."

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
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Prayer for the Dead

O God, whose mercy is beyond measure, receive with kindness the soul of your servant, Rev. Monsignor Josaphat Obiajunwa, whom you have called from this world to yourself.

Forgive whatever sins he may have committed through human weakness, and grant him the reward of his faithful service in your vineyard. May he who dedicated his life to the formation of priests, the proclamation of the Gospel, and the service of your Church, now behold you face to face in the glory of heaven.

May the angels lead him into paradise; may the martyrs welcome him at his coming, and may he take his place in the heavenly Jerusalem.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon him.

May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.

Amen.

🕊️ IN LOVING MEMORY OF REV. MONSIGNOR JOSAPHAT OBIAJUNWA 🕊️

The Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri, joins the Church in mourning the passing of Rev. Monsignor Josaphat Obiajunwa, a devoted priest, distinguished formator, and cherished member of our seminary family.

For many years, Monsignor Obiajunwa dedicated himself generously to the work of priestly formation within our seminary. As a Spiritual Director, teacher, mentor, and father, he accompanied generations of seminarians on their journey towards the priesthood. His wisdom, simplicity, prayerful life, and unwavering commitment to the service of God left an indelible mark on all who encountered him.

Within the walls of Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri , he was more than an educator; he was a guiding presence whose counsel inspired confidence, whose prayers strengthened vocations, and whose example taught the values of humility, discipline, and fidelity to Christ.

Today, we remember with gratitude the countless lives he touched and the enduring legacy he leaves behind in the hearts of the priests and seminarians he helped to form. Though saddened by his departure, we take solace in the hope of the Resurrection and in the conviction that the Lord whom he served faithfully has welcomed him into eternal rest.

May Christ, the Eternal High Priest, reward His servant abundantly, and may the soul of Rev. Monsignor Josaphat Obiajunwa rest in perfect peace.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Amen.

Happy birthday, Rev. Fr. Kyrian Njoku. May the Lord continue to bestow guidance and blessings upon you as you labor in His vineyard.

🎓 Congratulations to our Philosophy Graduands!

Seat of Wisdom Seminary, Owerri joyfully celebrates our seminarians on the successful completion of their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil.) programmes.

We thank God for this achievement and pray that He continues to guide them as they advance in their academic and priestly formation.

Congratulations and best wishes! 🎉🎓🙏