An Akwa-Ibom Catholic priest, has resigned from the priesthood on the grounds that he has a divine call.
According to reports, the priest identified as Rev Fr Patrick Henry Edet, said he had to resign due to his divine calling, adding that he has been facing all levels of condemnation from the Church hierarchy.
He concluded that for him to be free to continue with his Divine calling, he must give way to the priesthood, though he had sworn to be loyal and law abiding to the Catholic priesthood and the Church hierarchy.
Part of his statement reads:
“Henceforth, I cease to be a Catholic Priest, in my spirit and in my soul… I forgive those who will criticize me.
I live for God. I seek freedom for my soul. As I leave, I leave smiling.
I am so happy that I am free.”