Joshua Elimu2025-09-162025-09-162025-05-21https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/2959THESISThe study assessed infidelity among married couples in Soroti parish, Soroti archdeaconry in the Diocese of Soroti. The study was guided by the following objectives: To establish the causes of infidelity among married couples in Soroti parish, to identify the effects of infidelity among married couples in Soroti Parish and to establish the role of the church in mitigating infidelity among married couples in Soroti Parish. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design and a qualitative approach. The researcher conducted interviews where the researcher asked questions based on the objectives that were posed to the respondents, and their answers were recorded. The study established that the reasons for infidelity among married couples in Soroti parish were generally encompassed emotional discontent, where one spouse may feel overlooked or unvalued; sexual incompatibility or differing levels of desire; ineffective communication leading to unfulfilled needs; opportunities and temptations, such as frequent interactions with others or situations that promote cheating; personal characteristics like impulsivity or a past of unfaithfulness; seeking revenge for real or perceived grievances; low levels of commitment or feelings of dissatisfaction with the relationship; societal or cultural attitudes that may implicitly condone extramarital relationships; and challenging life situations or crises that can weaken the bonds of marriage. Typically, these elements interact with one another, raising the chances of infidelity. Marital infidelity in Soroti Parish has had manifested effects that have impacted emotional health, social harmony, financial stability and physical wellbeing. Therefore, addressing these issues requires collaborative effort involving individuals, families, community leaders and the clergy. The study concluded that the married couples in Soroti parish had experienced infidelity. The churches in Soroti parish had endeavored to adopt various interventions such as marital counseling program aimed at strengthening marital relations in families within the parish. The church leadership had also preached and taught about sanctity of marriage with the aim of healing the broken hearts and encouraging unity in families and the entire community.enThesis