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BURUNDI — The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has visited the Anglican Church of Burundi.
The Provincial visit involved an address to the House of Bishops, meeting with community project teams and preaching at the ordination service of six new deacons.
Bishop Anthony was hosted by Archbishop Sixbert Macumi, Reverend Fabien Niyomwungere (Provincial Secretary), members of the Provincial Episcopal team and the Mothers’ Union.
The Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi began in 1992 and covers the whole of Burundi, while it has nine dioceses.
The Province was established following years of missionary activity in the region, which began in 1935. A series of mission stations, hospitals and colleges developed and in 1948 Mothers’ Union began in the area.
The Province says its mission is to ‘fulfil Christ’s mission by proclaiming and sharing the Gospel, making disciples, empowering and transforming the community, advocating for justice, and contributing to the holistic and sustainable development of all of creation.’
Burundi is often referred to as the heart of Africa. It is bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and southeast, the Congo to the west and Lake Tanganyika along its southwest border.
Burundi is one of the poorest nations in the world. Independence was won in 1962, but political and financial instability continues to cause deep issues in the country.
