Sudan’s Episcopal Church has elected a new Head

The Episcopal Church of Sudan (ECS) has elected Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul its new head, reports CISA News.

According to CNS Archbishop Bul was elected yesterday on the first ballot out of a field of three nominees during an emergency General Synod at All Saints Cathedral in Juba.

Addressing the Synod following his election, Archbishop Bul pledged to work together with the whole people of God to build up the country and unite people. "We have a challenge ahead of us," declared the archbishop-elect. "We need to teach our people for unity and love.”

"We should not be divided along tribal lines. We are Christians. We should lead our people in peace. We must give a strong message to the people of Sudan that the Church of God is united."

The Archbishop-elect declared his readiness to work with the Church's partners for the building up of the nation.

Bishop Deng succeeds Archbishop Joseph Marona, who retired on December 31, 2007 after serving eight years as Sudan's Primate.

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