4.9.7. Religious organization

ekalesianchurch (people).Amiye tau vanu nivava resi yi ekalesia usika ourena rofu uka mafa.Respect everyone and love your church brothers and sisters.Refers to the people in contrast to dubu, which refers to the building.4.9.7Religious organizationekalesia amiyeunspec. comp. formcnChristian, church member, saint.Ekalesia amiye ini dubuini kana niyaine.He must be like his Christian brother.ekalesia ninaunspec. comp. formcvchristen, become Christian.Uni ekalesia vegu nina bi buni.Our christening practice is good.ekalesia veneunspec. comp. formcnChristians, church members.Ekalesia vene egogo reyadi guriguri totona.The Christians gathered in the church for worship.
fadanpriest, father.Fada yaku omuna fafau usa usa nisi blesiya reyoma fereyo.The priest (lit. Father) prayed over the mountain, giving a blessing and then it (the rain) stopped (lit. left).4.9.7.1Religious person