Melkizedek Otim Explained

Melkizedek Otim[1] (1935-2019) was an Anglican bishop in Uganda:[2] he was Bishop of Lango[3] from 1976 until 2001.

Otim was educated at Uganda Christian University and ordained deacon in 1967 and priest in 1979. He served the Diocese of Northern Uganda until his elevation to the episcopate.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Former-Lango-Bishop-is-dead/688334-5304730-xk5mgo/index.html Daily Monitor
  2. https://www.pmldaily.com/news/top-story/2019/10/breaking-first-bishop-of-lango-diocese-melchizedek-dies.html PML Daily
  3. https://ugandaradionetwork.net/a/story/pioneer-bishop-of-lango-diocese-dead Uganda Radio Network
  4. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1980-82 p770 London: Oxford University Press, 1982