OBONG OF CALABAR HONOURED AS PAPAL KNIGHT: A SYMBOL OF FAITH, TRADITION, AND SERVICE

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The Palace of the Obong of Calabar is proud to announce that His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, the Obong of Calabar and Patriarch of the Efik Kingdom, has been officially invested as a Papal Knight and Medalist of the Roman Catholic Church.

The investiture ceremony took place on Friday, July 11, 2025, during a solemn Pontifical Mass held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Egerton Street, Calabar, presided over by His Grace, Most Rev. Joseph Effiong Ekuwem, Metropolitan Archbishop of Calabar. The ceremony brought together religious leaders, members of the Catholic laity, traditional institutions, and dignitaries from across the country to witness this historic moment.

This rare and prestigious honour from the Vatican affirms the Obong’s enduring commitment to the Christian faith, peace-building, interreligious cooperation, and the moral stewardship of his people. As both spiritual and traditional leader of the Efik Kingdom, the Obong of Calabar has consistently upheld the values of justice, compassion, and unity values that align with the core teachings of the Church.

By this investiture, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V is not only recognized as a royal figure of cultural heritage, but also in line of his Grand Defender of the Christian Faith, a guardian of spiritual values in a time where moral clarity is needed more than ever. This honour reaffirms the place of traditional leadership in the divine order of community and national transformation.

The Palace, Council, and people of the Efik Kingdom express profound gratitude to the Archdiocese of Calabar and the Holy See for bestowing this spiritual distinction on their revered monarch. It is a historic testament that faith and royalty can thrive together in mutual service to God and humanity.

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