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Zimbabwe: Historic old Mission on Victoria Falls Road offers travellers a place of prayer
Catholic Diocese of Hwange Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube has consecrated and reopened a historic Mission on the Victoria Falls – Bulawayo highway. It is a significant revival of a once-abandoned sacred site, which has been out of use for decades.
Quegas Mutale and Faith Mahoza – Hwange
Nestled along the busy Victoria Falls – Bulawayo Road, the site of the newly revived mission is located in the Matetsi area, between the town of Hwange and Victoria Falls city. Historically, this location was home to an old mission that served as a spiritual hub for pilgrims and local Catholics alike.
Mary Queen of the Assumption
The recent consecration of the mission, by Bishop Ncube, signifies a renewed recognition of this sacred place, which is expected to be a choice stopover for motorists and pilgrims.
Diocese of Hwange Bishop Raphael Ncube consecrates the newly revived mission
Also situated near the mission, a few Kilometres away is the Pandamatenga Marian Shrine. The newly revived mission is dedicated to Mary Queen of the Assumption.
“This Mission is open so that it becomes a place of prayer. Whoever wishes should come and pray … The mission will serve not only the local community but also pilgrims travelling on the Victoria Falls Road. Many Catholics, including those from other dioceses, prompted the development of this mission over the years. The faithful thirsted for a place of prayer as they travelled on the Victoria Falls – Bulawayo Road,” explained Bishop Ncube.
The Bishop dedicated the new mission for prayer and healing of physical and mental ailments.
Tombs of missionaries
Part of the mission also comprises tombs of missionaries at Pandamatenga -these were some of the pioneer missionaries in this part of the country.
Bishop Ncube has since appointed Fr. Trust Luyando Mwembe as the acting priest in charge of the newly revived mission. Fr. Mwembe is the Dean of the new Jambezi Deanery, to which the Mary Queen of the Assumption Mission belong.
The Hwange prelate further said the revival of the mission was made possible through the support of Sacred Heart Jambezi Mission, which played a nurturing role.
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