Following the ordination of 10 new bishops on August 22 and 38 new ministers on September 6, 2026, another 14 head deacons were ordained as bishops of their respective local congregations on September 19, 2026.
The ordination took place during a worship service officiated by the Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ), Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, at the Local Congregation of Ilugin, Ecclesiastical District of Metro Manila East.
In his sermon, the Executive Minister encouraged the brethren to stay prayerful and steadfast in faith, keeping their sights set on God’s promised salvation despite life’s challenges.