Sunday, March 22, 2009

Anglicans Begin to Return to Parish Churches in Zimbabwe

-- Staff Writer

The Anglican Bishop of Harare has despite the presence of riot policemen at the altar has resumed Sunday Services.

Bishop Sebastian Bakare told representatives of Zimbabwe's Security Service 'If you wish to attack me, I an in your power', while conducting services last week.

After securing an affidavit from Polic Commissioner Augustine Chihurj denying any police operation to force Anglicans away from there churches Anglican priests begin encouraging their parishioners to return to their churches for worship. Tensions remain high, but emboldened by the new power-sharing government and men of the Faith like Bishop Bakare of Harare, members are beginning to return to their accustomed places of Worship.

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