Retired Church of Uganda Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi was last night airlifted to Kampala after his health deteriorated on Monday.
“We rushed him to Nakasero Hospital at 2:00am for specialized treatment. His wife accompanied him and is by his side” Nebbi Diocese Bishop Pons Ozelle told reporters
In a Tuesday morning interview, Bishop Ozelle added that Emeritus Archbishop Orombi had been put on first aid to contain the unease of vomiting.”
“Our God is able. He (Orombi) is so far responding well. He is able to sit, talk now and ask sensible questions. The first thing he asked for was his Bible and reading glasses,” he added.
Bishop Ozelle had earlier said called for support to the cleric in form of prayer.
“Just a quick one for your prayer Support. Kindly keep our dad Bishop Henry Luke Orombi in prayer. He has not been feeling well since Monday evening.”
Since last night, Christians and non-alike were offering healing prayers for the Retired Archbishop who has, through his evangelization mission, been vocal on issues of development in the West Nile Sub-region.
One of the Christians, Genaro Gatuso, posted on a WhatsApp stating that: “In the name of Jesus, healing upon our Bishop.”
