When Father Simon Irungu Njaramba was ordained into the Sacred Priesthood on June 7, 2025, it was meant to be a solemn and spiritual milestone — the culmination of years of devotion, prayer, and preparation. Presided over by Archbishop Anthony Muheria, the ordination ceremony brought together a group of faithful men ready to serve God and the Church.
But as soon as Father Simon’s photo hit the internet, the conversation quickly took an unexpected turn — from theology to thirst.
Social media platforms lit up with comments, memes, and emojis as girls — and quite a few boys — went absolutely gaga over the young priest’s clean-cut looks and gentle smile. What began as a simple celebration of a sacred calling turned into a full-blown online crush fest.
“He should’ve been a model, not a man of the cloth!” one TikTok user cried out dramatically. Another quipped, “Father Simon, I’m ready to confess my sins… daily 😍.”
Some cheeky fans joked that God had clearly missed the memo, bypassing eligible bachelors like Mulamwah and mistakenly assigning Simon to celibacy. “God, why did you give him to the church and not to me?” lamented one user, complete with prayer hands and crying emojis.
The memes weren’t far behind either. One viral post read, “Now I have to compete with the Almighty for his attention. Lord, this test is too hard.”
Father Simon, who will now be serving the faithful at Kiambu Parish, has remained graciously silent amidst the attention, choosing instead to stay focused on his divine calling. But the internet isn’t letting up any time soon — with some users promising to “visit church more often” if that’s where he’ll be preaching.
Still, amidst all the light-hearted chaos, many respected the moment for what it is — a young man fully dedicating his life to service. Others took the opportunity to encourage people to channel their admiration into support for vocations and deeper spirituality.
As one commenter put it, “Yes, he’s fine. But even more attractive is a man who has chosen purpose over popularity.”
So, ladies (and gents), take a deep breath. Father Simon is spoken for — not by another woman, but by the highest authority in the heavens.
And if you must shoot your shot… perhaps start with a prayer. 😇
