Names in Igbo worldview and, by extension Africa are not mere apellations. They are summarised values, morals, customs, tradition and in most cases circumstances surrounding the birth of a child. Such circumstances led to my name which also coincided with and falls on the solemnity of Epiphany of our Lord. As a child, I hesitantly embraced my name because it became a thing of ridicule among my peers and in the wider South-Eastern part of Nigeria, but I came to appreciate its significance in my life as an adult. My parents being conscious of their roots are one of the few who refused to give their children a baptismal name in English whereas I so much fantasize being called Epiphany. But here is the contrast: I am caught between my name and the one I desired. Having received the Sacrament of Confirmation 25 years ago it now occured to me I could have taken up Epiphany as a third name. But glad to celebrate Epiphany with pomp and pageantry as I try to live up to the expectations in accordance with the Will of God.
"God's folly...."
....it makes no sense. 😌❤️🩹✔️
Thank you Father. Theosis. Christ is RISEN!
(🪨 the eucatastrophe 🔥⛲☘️)
Quite evoking and insightful. Thank you, Father.
Names in Igbo worldview and, by extension Africa are not mere apellations. They are summarised values, morals, customs, tradition and in most cases circumstances surrounding the birth of a child. Such circumstances led to my name which also coincided with and falls on the solemnity of Epiphany of our Lord. As a child, I hesitantly embraced my name because it became a thing of ridicule among my peers and in the wider South-Eastern part of Nigeria, but I came to appreciate its significance in my life as an adult. My parents being conscious of their roots are one of the few who refused to give their children a baptismal name in English whereas I so much fantasize being called Epiphany. But here is the contrast: I am caught between my name and the one I desired. Having received the Sacrament of Confirmation 25 years ago it now occured to me I could have taken up Epiphany as a third name. But glad to celebrate Epiphany with pomp and pageantry as I try to live up to the expectations in accordance with the Will of God.
Bless you, Obum. Thank you for revealing to us the depths of your precious name. May God give you grace to live up to it.
A bit late now, but I wish I took a saint's name
There are many fine Saints Gregory!
Yes indeed. I just meant one of my own choosing. I already have two given but unintentional Saints' names: Gregory John.
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