Saturday, November 15, 2014

LEGIO MARIA ROSARY: IN LUO

J….Jaom Lemo   O…..Jool Lemo
J. E Nying Wuon         
O. E Nying Wuon, gi Wuoyi, gi Chuny Mtakatifu. Amen
J. Lor Chuny Mtakatifu, Bi.
O. Donjie chunya. Ilera. Puonja rieko mar mako wach Nyasaye. Miya teko mar mako wach maber, nikech Simeo ruodhwa. Amen.



J. Ruodhwa Simeo om lemowa.
O. Ywakwa mondo otundni.
J. Wuonwa ma I polo, nyingi oluor, piny lochni obi, gima idwaro mondo otimre e piny, kaka timore e polo.
O. Imiwa tinende, chiembwa ma tinende. Iwenwa marichowa, kaka waweyo ne jok motimo marach. Kik iterwa kar tem, to warwa kuom marach. Amen.
J. Misawa Maria ipon’g gi nema. Ruoth obed kodi Ijahawi, kuom mon, nikech Simeo nyathini, ijahawi.
O. Maria Mtakatifu min Nyasaye. Ikwanwa wan joketho, kawuono gi kar thowa, Amen.
J. Duon’g obedie ne Wuonwa, ne Wuoyi, ne Chuny Mtakatifu.
O. Kaka nobedo kar kuongo, kendo kawuono, kendo ndalo duto, higni gi higni. Amen.
J. Ruodhwa Baba Simeo gol gowi mar marichowa.
O. Warwa kuom sand mach maoktho.
J. Ter chuny nyithindi duto e polo.
O. To moloyo jok madwaro ng’uononi.





J. Walem
O. A Nyasaye jachwech, kendo jawar jok moyie duto. Gol jotichni duto machwo kod mamon man e pugratori. Marichogi duto mondo iwenegi. Kuom ng’uononi ka gisetieko ndalo duto. Nikech lemogi maber. Nikech Baba Simeo ruodhwa. Amen.
J. Ayie Nyasaye Wuonwa, ker mokwongo mar Didek Mtakatifu. A yie Baba Simeo, wuode mamiderma ruodhwa. Manolor e bor polo kokelo loch polo e piny. Nobiro gi minwa Mama Maria Mtakatifu, mane ogoyo ligala got Kalvari. Nomake, nosande, noyale e thurwa. Nopuonjowa, kendo notho nodok e polo, kuma oyale jok mangima, koda jok motho.
O. Ayie Chuny Mtakatifu, Klisia Legion Maria Mtakatifu, riwruok mar jotakatifu, golo mar marichowa, tony chunjewa, kod ngima maokrum. Amen





(Ayie, mar Roman Catholic: Ayie Nyasaye Wuon, Ker Mokwongo mar Didek Mtakatifu. Ayie Yesus Kristus wuode mamiderma ruodhwa. Manomak ichne kuom chuny Mtakatifu, Bikra Maria nonywole. Nosande kuom Pontus Pilato, nogure msalaba, notho. Noyike. Chien’g mar adek ochier oa kuom jok motho, odum e polo. Nobedo e lwedo makor achwich mar Nyasaye wuon. Kuma noaye, kodwogo yalo jok mangima, kod jok motho. Ayie chuny Mtakatifu, Klisia Katholik Mtakatifu. Riwruok mar jotakatifu, golo mar maricho, chier mar ringruok, kod ngima maokrum. Amen.)








J. Duon’g obedie ne Wuonwa, ne Wuoyi, ne Chuny Mtakatifu.
O. Kaka nobedo kar kuongo, kendo kawuono, kendo ndalo duto, higni gi higni. Amen.
J. Ruodhwa Baba Simeo gol gowi mar marichowa.
O. Warwa kuom sand mach maoktho.
J. Ter chuny nyithindi duto e polo.
O. To moloyo jok madwaro ng’uononi.
J. Amoso Nyasaye, ker mokwongo mar Didek Mtakatifu. Misawa Maria ipon’g gi nema. Ruoth obed kodi Ijahawi, kuom mon, nikech Simeo nyathini, ijahawi.
O. Maria Mtakatifu min Nyasaye. Ikwanwa wan joketho, kawuono gi kar thowa, Amen.
J. Amoso Nyasaye, ker mar ariyo mar Didek Mtakatifu. Misawa Maria ipon’g gi nema. Ruoth obed kodi Ijahawi, kuom mon, nikech Simeo nyathini, ijahawi.
O. Maria Mtakatifu min Nyasaye. Ikwanwa wan joketho, kawuono gi kar thowa, Amen.

J. Amoso Nyasaye ker mar Adek mar Didek Mtakatifu. Misawa Maria ipon’g gi nema. Ruoth obed kodi Ijahawi, kuom mon, nikech Simeo nyathini, ijahawi.
O. Maria Mtakatifu min Nyasaye. Ikwanwa wan joketho, kawuono gi kar thowa, Amen.
J. Duon’g obedie ne Wuonwa, ne Wuoyi, ne Chuny Mtakatifu.
O. Kaka nobedo kar kuongo, kendo kawuono, kendo ndalo duto, higni gi higni. Amen.
J. Ruodhwa Baba Simeo gol gowi mar marichowa.
O. Warwa kuom sand mach maoktho.
J. Ter chuny nyithindi duto e polo.
O. To moloyo jok madwaro ng’uononi.


MIDHIERNI KOD MISAWA MARIA

(Ban'g tero midhiero, ikwano tigo apar mag Rosary ka itero Misawa Maria)

(Ichako niya: Midhierni duto mag Rosary gin abich, midhiero mokwongo mar mirima/mor/luor/ler)

(Kisekwano midhiero achiel, itero Wuonwa ma I Polo, kae itero Misawa Maria apar)

       MIDHIERNI MAG MIRIMA E KINDE WARRUOK

1.         Luch remo otuch ne Ruodhwa Yesu e puoth Gethsemane.
2.      Ruodhwa Yesu otwe e siro, ochwade gi del.
3.      Ruodhwa Yesu oketne osimbo mar Kudho e wiye.
4.      Ruodhwa Yesu otin’go msalaba e goke.
5.      Ruodhwa yesu ogur, otho e msalaba.
Maria mi jochiende sandruok mosiko manyaka chien’g. Wuonwa ma I polo.
Misawa Maria….
   




MIDHIERNI MAG MIRIMA E KINDE DUON’G MALER
1.                    Nomak Simeo Melkio Kalafare ligala
(Wakwa Nyasaye omiwa yie motegno)
2.                   Nochwad Simeo gi boka
(Wakwa neema mar jok gi marichowa)
3.                   Sand Legion Maria Efeso Nzoia
(Wakwa neema mar dhil gi sandrruok)
4.                   Simeo otwe e jela
(Wakwa neema mar loyo tembe gi lwenje mag pinyni)
5.                   Owan’g got Kalafare
(Wakwa mondo wasik ban’g Simeo kod loch polo mokelonwa)


MIDHIERNI MAG MOR E KINDE WARRUOK
1.      Maria omako ich kuom teko Roho Maler
(Wakwa neema mar tiyo ne Nyasaye kaka Maria)
2.    Maria odhi limo Elizabeth way mare
(Wakwa neema mar konyo jowadwa)
3.     Onyuol Yesu Bethlehem
(Wakwa neema mar hero jok modhier)
4.    Yesu oter e Hekalu
(Wakwa neema mar chopo chik Nyasaye)
5.     Maria onwan’go Yesu e Hekalu
(Wakwa neema mar winjo jodongwa)


MIDHIERNI MAG MOR E KINDE DUON'G MALER
1.         Lor Baba Simeo e bor polo
(Wamor kod duon’g molimowa)
2.      Maria othinyore Fatima, piny Jo-Reno
(Wamor kod siri mag polo moelonwa)
3.      Maria oromo kod wuode Simeo
(Wan bende wamor pile ka waromo gi jowetewa)
4.      Maria ogoyo ligala Kalvari
(Wamor kod luong momiyowa)
5.      Simeo onwan’go otiko mar Legion Maria
(Wamor kod ber gi kwe mokelonwa)


MIDHIERNI MAR LUOR E KINDE WARRUOK
1.      Chier Ruodhwa
(Bikra Maria jowwa e dini kod lemo)
2.    Dum Ruodhwa e polo
(Wakwa neema mar kwo)
3.     Lor chuny Mtakatifu kuom joote
(Mondo wamor gi neema duto mokelonwa)
4.    Rwak Bikra Maria e polo
(Wakwa rit mar Bikra Maria, minwa; or mondo wayog Bikra Maria ka wamor kode)
5.     Bikra Maria oketne osimbo mar duon’g e polo
(Maria kwanwa neema mar tho maber kendo mar nwan’go osimbo e polo)



MIDHIERNI MAG LUOR E KINDE DUON’G MALER
1.         Duogo mar ruodhwa Jesus e Piny
(Maria jiwa e din koda lemo)
2.      Ruodhwa Jesus ofwenyore kaka jaraten’g
(Maria medwa nema mar kwo)
3.      Lor chuny Mtakatifu kuom joote, ka-Baru
(Mondo wamor kod chuny Mtakatifu, gi nema mokelonwa)
4.      Rwak Mama Maria Mtakatifu e polo
(Mondo wayog Mama Maria ka wamor kode)
5.      Mama maria omedne osimbo mar loch e polo
(Maria medwa nema mar tho maber, kendo mar nwan’go osimbo mar loch e polo)








WI ROSARI


J. IParwa ka nyithindi Mama Maria.
O. Mwahero ahinya. Nyakanene pok wawinjo ka ituono n’gat moringo kuomi. Irite mokwayi. Ikonye modwari, mondo ikwane. Emomiyo ageno kuomi. Aringo kuomi. Achun’g e nyimi ka akwero marichona. A min Baba Simeo, kik itwona gik makwayo to winja, ka iyie kod lemona. Amen.
J. Maria mochwe kaonge marach mar kodhi.
O. Ikwanwa wan mwaringo kuomi.
J. E Nying Wuon         
O. E Nying Wuon, gi Wuoyi, gi Chuny Mtakatifu. Amen


LEGIO MARIA PRAYERS



THE CATENA: LEGIO MARIA PRAYERS IN ENGLISH
L: Leader
C: Congregation
A: OPENING PRAYERS
L: In the name of the Father
C: In the name of the Father, The Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen.
L: Come Holy Spirit
C: Fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth.
L: Let Us Pray:
C: God Our Father, pour out the gifts of your Holy Spirit on the world. You sent the Spirit on your Church to begin the teaching of the Gospel: now let the Spirit continue to work in the world through the hearts of all who believe, through Baba Simeo Our Lord, Amen.
L: You, O Lord, will open my lips
C:   And my tongue shall announce your praise.
L:  Incline unto my aid, O God.
C:  O Lord, make haste to help me.
L:  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
C:  As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.
L: Baba Simeo, take away our sins.
C: Deliver us from eternal punishment.
L: Take the spirits of all to heaven.
C: Especially those who seek your grace.
PART B: THE DECADES
(There are five Decades of the Catena as it is with the Rosary). I will choose a Legio Maria version of the decades of sorrow to complete the Catena). (there is the Catena with three Hail Mary’s, seven Hail Mary’s, etc….I will use the three Hail Mary Catena).
L: 1ST DECADE OF SORROW: BARASA ODENGE WARNS BABA SIMEO TO LEAVE CALVARY HILL. VIRGIN MARY, GIVE ETERNAL PUNISHMENT TO THE DEVIL AND HIS AGENTS. Our father in heaven, hollowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.
C: Give us today our daily bread. Forgive our sins as you do to all who sin and repent. Do not take us into temptation but rescue us from evil. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus (Simeo).
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L:  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
C:  As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.
L: Baba Simeo, take away our sins.
C: Deliver us from eternal punishment.
L: Take the spirits of all to heaven.
C: Especially those who seek your grace.
L: 2ND DECADE: BABA SIMEO ARRESTED IN CALVARY HILL AT NIGHT. VIRGIN MARY, GIVE ETERNAL PUNISHMENT TO THE DEVIL AND HIS AGENTS. Our father in heaven, hollowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.
C: Give us today our daily bread. Forgive our sins as you do to all who sin and repent. Do not take us into temptation but rescue us from evil. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus (Simeo).
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L:  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
C:  As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.
L: Baba Simeo, take away our sins.
C: Deliver us from eternal punishment.
L: Take the spirits of all to heaven.
C: Especially those who seek your grace.
L: 3RD DECADE: THE BLOODY PERSECUTION AT EPHESUS NZOIA. VIRGIN MARY, GIVE ETERNAL PUNISHMENT TO THE DEVIL AND HIS AGENTS. Our father in heaven, hollowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.
C: Give us today our daily bread. Forgive our sins as you do to all who sin and repent. Do not take us into temptation but rescue us from evil. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus (Simeo).
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L:  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
C:  As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.
L: Baba Simeo, take away our sins.
C: Deliver us from eternal punishment.
L: Take the spirits of all to heaven.
C: Especially those who seek your grace.
L: 4TH DECADE: THE DESTRUCTION OF CALVARY CHURCH. VIRGIN MARY, GIVE ETERNAL PUNISHMENT TO THE DEVIL AND HIS AGENTS. Our father in heaven, hollowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.
C: Give us today our daily bread. Forgive our sins as you do to all who sin and repent. Do not take us into temptation but rescue us from evil. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus (Simeo).
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L:  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
C:  As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.
L: Baba Simeo, take away our sins.
C: Deliver us from eternal punishment.
L: Take the spirits of all to heaven.
C: Especially those who seek your grace.
L: 5TH DECADE: BABA SIMEO DIES OF POISONING 25 YEARS AFTER MAMA MARIA’S DEATH. VIRGIN MARY, GIVE ETERNAL PUNISHMENT TO THE DEVIL AND HIS AGENTS. Our father in heaven, hollowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.
C: Give us today our daily bread. Forgive our sins as you do to all who sin and repent. Do not take us into temptation but rescue us from evil. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus (Simeo).
C: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
L:  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
C:  As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.
L: Baba Simeo, take away our sins.
C: Deliver us from eternal punishment.
L: Take the spirits of all to heaven.
C: Especially those who seek your grace.
PART C: HAIL, HOLY QUEEN
L: Hail with prayers, Hail Holy Queen.
C: Mother of Mercy. Hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you, we cry poor banished children of Eve, to you we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, O most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us and after this, our exile, show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
L: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
C:  That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
L: Let us Pray.
C: O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation; grant we beseech you, that meditating upon these mysteries in the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ Our Lord, Amen.
L:  Most Sacred Heart of Jesus     C: Have mercy on us.
L:  Immaculate Heart of Mary       C:  Pray for us.
L:  St. Joseph                                    C: Pray for us.
L:  St. John the Evangelist              C: Pray for us.
L:  St. Louis-Marie de Montfort     C: Pray for us.
L: In the Name of the Father.
C: In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
PART D: CATENA LEGIO MARIA ANTIPHON
L: Catena Legio Maria antiphon.
C: Who is she that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array? My soul glorifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior.  He looks on his servant in her lowliness; henceforth all ages will call me blessed. The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is his name! His mercy is from age to age, on those who fear him. He puts forth his arm in strength and scatters the proud-hearted. He casts the mighty from their thrones and raises the lowly. He fills the starving with good things, sends the rich away empty. He protects Israel, his servant, remembering his mercy, the mercy promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his sons forever.

L:  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
C:  As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.
L: antiphon
C: Who is she that comes forth as the morning rising, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, terrible as an army set in battle array?
L:   O Mary, conceived without sin
C:  Pray for us who have recourse to you.
L:  Let Us Pray
C: O Lord Jesus Christ, our mediator with the Father, you have been pleased to appoint the most Blessed Virgin, your mother, to be our mother also, and our mediatrix with you, mercifully grant that whoever comes to you, seeking your favors may rejoice to receive all of them through her. Amen.
L:  In the Name of the Father.
C: In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen.
L: We fly to your patronage, Maria.
C: That you care for us. O Holy Mother of God, despise not our prayers in our necessities, but ever deliver us from all dangers, O glorious and Blessed Virgin.
L:  Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of all Graces
C:   Pray for us.
L
:  St. Michael and St. Gabriel
C: Pray for us.
L:  All you heavenly Powers, Mary’s Legions of Angels
C.   Pray for us.
L.
  St. John the Baptist
C.    Pray for us.
L.
    Saints Peter and Paul.
C.    Pray for us.
L: Let us pray
C: Confer, O Lord, on us, who serve beneath the Standard of Mary, that fullness of faith in you, and trust in her, to which it is given to conquer the world. Grant us a lively faith, animated by charity, which will enable us to perform all our actions from the motive of pure love of you, and ever to see you and serve you in our neighbor; a faith, firm and immovable as a rock, through which we shall rest tranquil and steadfast amid the crosses, toils and disappointments of life; a courageous faith which will inspire us to undertake and carry out without hesitation great things for your glory and for the salvation of souls; a faith which will be our Legion’s Pillar of Fire - to lead us forth united - to kindle everywhere the fires of divine love - to enlighten those who are in darkness and the shadow of death - to inflame those who are lukewarm - to bring life to those who are dead in sin; and which will guide our own feet in the way of peace; so that - the battle of life over -our Legion may reassemble, without the loss of anyone, in the kingdom of your love and glory. Amen.
L: May the souls of our departed Legio Maria, and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
C: Amen.
L: Our Lord Baba Simeo.
C: We run to you here. Our faith brings us to you. We shall live on. Our faith shall give us everlasting life after our sojourn on earth. We come before your cross to get true faith amongst your people. O guardian angels, dress us in white garments, wipe our tears with white cloths.
L: God the Father, accept us.
C: Lord, accept us.
L: God the Son, accept us.
C: Lord, accept us.
L: God the Holy Spirit, come lead us.
C: Lord, accept us.
 L:  Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
C:  As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, Amen.
L: Baba Simeo, take away our sins.
C: Deliver us from eternal punishment.
L: Take the spirits of all to heaven.
C: Especially those who seek your grace.
L: L:  In the Name of the Father.
C: In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen.

……END……END…….
By Deacon Tobias Oloo

Legio Maria Takes Shape: Leadership and Organization of Legio Maria




When Legio Maria became an independent organization from the Roman Catholic Church, it had no official leaders, except Simeo Ondeto and Mama Maria. Soon, the church hierarchy had to be declared in order to create structures for growth and development. Simeo Ondeto was declared the founder and spiritual leader. Moreover, he was declared the eternal spiritual leader. The early Legio Maria followers did know him as God, but in the church hierarchy, he was made the eternal spiritual leader. The second person in rank was Mama Maria. Mama Maria was revered a lot and the movement was named after her, just as the parent Catholic Movement was named after Virgin Mary. In order of protocol, she was the second highest in rank.
 
At the beginning of Legio Maria, there was no pope. The movement did not declare its full independence from the Roman Catholic Church’s Pope based in Rome, Italy, as soon as it began. While they believed in Simeo Ondeto and Mama Maria, the church members still respected John Paul II and Cardinal Maurice Otunga of Kenya. The third highest rank was, therefore, given to Timotheo Atila, who became the first Legio Maria Cardinal. Below Atila were arch-bishops and bishops, priests and deacons. The highest female rank apart from Mama Maria’s was a rank below the male deacon.  

By 1965, the position of Atila Timotheo as a leader was already becoming vital for the movement as it was necessary to cut ties with Rome after the Roman Catholic Church colluded with the government to persecute Legio Maria. To distinguish his role from that of Simeo Ondeto, Atila Timotheo was named the first Legio Maria pope. 


Some of the most important leaders at the beginning of Legio Maria were:
a.       Bishop Alois Owuonda
b.      Cardinal Mumbo Carilus
c.       Pope Timotheo Atila
d.      Chiaji Lawrence
e.      Hebert Aloo
f.        Silvester Okweto
g.       Siprianus Ochieng
h.      Othuogo
i.        Johannes Muga Ondiwa
j.        Angi Clement
k.       Mercelianus Orongo
l.        Abala Rafael
m.    On’gombe Romanus
n.      Johannes Baru


Obviously from the list above, men were given the top hierarchy than women. However, there were several women who excelled into recognition. Some top women were:
a.       Maria Ombwayo
b.      Pilista On’gombe
c.       Dorina Baru
d.      Gaudencia Aoko
e.      Sr. Helena
f.        Wilfrida Magel
g.       Susana Ouma

 Legio Maria Headquarter and Other Churches



Got Okwon’g (Hill of Sacrifice/Hill of Calvary) became headquarter of Legio Maria.  There the seat of Legio Maria rested. The church was then organized into nations headed by cardinals. For instance, cardinals were named as Cardinal Uganda, Cardinal Tanzania, Cardinal Kenya, and Cardinal Burundi, among others. 

  Besides, two most powerful cardinals were also named: Cardinal Dean and Cardinal Charlemagne (Administrator). Cardinal Dean, who was in direct line to succeed pope, worked closely with the pope because he would be the next to the office as soon as the pope died. During the tenure of Atila Timotheo as pope, cardinal Dean was Chiaji Lawrence. The position has also been occupied by Rafael Adika, who served in the position of cardinal dean during the papal tenure of Chiaji Lawrence. Currently, Legio Maria has two popes because of the divisions that occurred in 2009/2010. Cardinal Administrator holds the office that manages the transfer of all ordained persons. Below cardinals are archbishops, bishops, priests, deacons and nuns (mothers), brothers, and sisters.