Fatshimetrie – A poignant tribute to Pastor Baruti Kasongo in Kinshasa
It was in an atmosphere filled with emotion and solemnity that thousands of faithful gathered on June 22 at the Tata Raphaël stadium in Kinshasa to pay a final tribute to the late Pastor Baruti Kasongo, who died on June 1, 2024 in Montreal, Canada.
At first light, a human tide invaded the stadium stands, each coming to express their gratitude and sadness to the one who was a valued and respected spiritual guide. Men, women, children, all were there to salute the memory of a man who deeply marked the Christian community of Kinshasa.
Funeral songs filled the stadium, mixing the voices of the faithful in a communion of recollection. Many moving testimonies were shared, recalling the teachings and inspiring actions of Pastor Baruti. Religious dignitaries also spoke, highlighting the positive impact the deceased had on the spiritual lives of many faithful.
In the late afternoon, a wake gave the faithful the opportunity to pay their last respects to Pastor Baruti. As night fell, the stadium was lit up with thousands of candles, offering a poignant and symbolic spectacle.
This massive gathering testifies to the community’s deep attachment to its spiritual guide and the precious legacy he leaves behind. The loss of Pastor Baruti leaves an immense void, but his memory will remain alive in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
In this moving tribute, the community of Fatshimetrie showed its solidarity and compassion, united in pain but also in gratitude for having shared the life path of an exceptional man. Pastor Baruti Kasongo will forever remain engraved in the memory and teachings of those he guided and inspired throughout his life.