Diocese of Eswatini
Anglican diocese in Eswatini
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The Diocese of Eswatini is a diocese in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. It was founded in 1968. It comprises the country of Eswatini. It is divided in three archdeaconries: Eastern, Southern and Western.
Diocese of Eswatini | |
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| Location | |
| Ecclesiastical province | Anglican Church of Southern Africa |
| Statistics | |
| Parishes | 24 |
| Information | |
| Rite | Anglican |
| Cathedral | Cathedral Church of All Saints, Mbabane |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Dalcy Badeli Dlamini |
| Website | |
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History
The diocese was created in 1968, shortly after the independence of Swaziland and had Anthony Hunter as its first bishop, from 1968 to 1975.[citation needed]
Bishops
- Anthony Hunter, 1968–1975
- Bernard Lazarus Nyoni Mkhabela, 1975–1993
- Lawrence Bekisisa Zulu, 1993–2000
- Meshack Boy Mabuza, 2002–2012
- Ellinah Wamukoya, 2012–2021
- Dalcy Badeli Dlamini, 2022–present
Coat of arms
The diocese registered a coat of arms at the Bureau of Heraldry in 1969 : Azure, two Swazi battle-axes erect addorsed, handles Or, blades Argent, bound Gules. The shield is ensigned of a bishop's mitre.[1]
Companion dioceses
The Diocese of Brechin in the Scottish Episcopal Church[2]
The Diocese of Iowa in the Episcopal Church[2]
The Diocese of Highveld in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa[2]
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