A member of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries in Reading, United Kingdom, Dr Monica Devendran, has taken the oath of office for a second term as the Worshipful Mayor of Amesbury.

The mayor is a spiritual daughter of the wife of the General Overseer of MFM, Dr Folashade Olukoya.

The celebration service to mark the event was held at Amesbury Church and was followed by a grand reception at Antrobus House.

Dignitaries from across the world, including the General Overseer of MFM, Dr Daniel Olukoya, and his wife, Dr Folashade Olukoya, representatives of the Royal Family, the British Army, and global civic and faith leaders, attended the event.

Devendran made history as the first woman of Indian Tamil origin and the first woman of colour to serve as Mayor in Amesbury’s 1,040-year history.

It was gathered that Devendran’s leadership is a proud reflection of the growing influence of diverse communities in British public life, particularly significant as nearly half a million Tamils now call the UK their home.

In his message, Olukoya declared God’s favour over Devendran’s new mayoral term and the community she serves.

Praying for Devendran, Folashade Olukoya released prophetic blessings, reaffirming her spiritual daughter’s calling to serve with purpose and integrity.

Devendran publicly acknowledged her gratitude to her spiritual parents and the MFM family, testifying that her path in public service had been grounded in prayer, prophetic direction, and unwavering Kingdom values.

The Devendran family is devoted to MFM Reading, having been spiritually nurtured and actively serving under the leadership of Pastor Mary Odekun, a woman of prayer and vision who has mentored the mayor with unwavering grace, intercession, and pastoral care. Pastor Odekun’s presence at the celebration underscored the profound spiritual foundation behind Dr Devendran’s leadership journey.

She said, “I want to thank God. I am also grateful to my spiritual parents, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya and my spiritual mother and mentor, Dr Folashade Elizabeth Olukoya, for their prayers, prophetic direction.”

The landmark occasion was more than a civic honour, as participants described it as a declaration of how faith, mentorship, and family legacy can shape history and inspire generations.