BRIEF BACKGROUND OF REV. RAPHAEL ETORNAM VEDENKU

Rev. Raphael Etornam Vedenku is a Parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Aflao and hails from Goviepe Korwu.

He had his basic education at Sepenukope JSS and then proceeded to St. Paul's Minor Seminary, Denu for his Second Cycle Education. After a successful completion, he continued to St. Mary's Minor Seminary, Lolobi for his Pre-Philosophical Studies and then to St. Paul's Major Seminary, Sowutuom for his Philosophical Studies. He finally gain admission to St. Peter's major seminary, Pedu for his Theological Studies and graduated successfully in 2021.

He was ordained a Deacon with Four others in April, 2021 by Most. Rev. Gabriel Edoe Kumordjie (SVD). Bishop of Keta-Akatsi Diocese.

Some of the stations Rev. Raphael had his Pastoral duties are: Avega and Xevi all of Dakpa, Atidzive in Abor, Adzikame in Akatsi, Sakome in Adutor and Adidome Parish.

Rev. Raphael Vedenku has as his ordination Theme: THUS YOU, BUT NOT FOR YOURSELF - Virgil.

Let us remember to pray a decade of the Rosary for Rev. Raphael and his Five other Brothers to be ordained into Priesthood on Saturday October 9, 2021.