What is the province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan?
The Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan is a province of the Anglican Communion, comprising the Sudan. It is the 39th Anglican province, created in a ceremony that took place in All Saints Cathedral, Khartoum, on 30 July 2017. The first archbishop and primate is Ezekiel Kondo. [1]
Why did the Episcopal Church of Sudan break communion?
The House of Bishops of the Episcopal Church of Sudan decided to break communion with the Episcopal Church from the United States, because of their acceptance of non-celibate homosexuality, at their General Synod, held in 14–16 November 2011, declaring itself at the same time in full communion with the Anglican Church in North America.
Which is the smallest church in southern Sudan?
Of the three main churches in Southern Sudan, the Presbyterian Church is by far the smallest. CMS was the last of the three missions to begin work in the South. Gwynne had always been interested in the South but was also hopeful that eventually there would be greater freedom for evangelism in the North.