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The Anglican Diocese of Ideato[1][2][3] is one[4] of twelve within the Anglican Province of Owerri, Nigeria. It is one of the fourteen provinces within the Church of Nigeria.[5][6] The diocese was created out of the then Okigwe-Orlu Diocese[7][8] in 1999. The current bishop is Henry Okeke;[9][10] he was translated from Mbamili in 2020.[11]

History

On 12 July 1999, the Diocese of Ideato was established, marking the return of the headquarters status of St. Peter's Church which was shifted to Nkwerre in 1921.[12]

Special Churches

The Cathedral is St. Peter's Cathedral in Arondizuogu which is the main headquarters of the Anglican Diocese of Ideato.[13]

Leadership

Title Name Year
Rt. Rev Godson Echefu 1999 - 2004
Most. Rev Caleb Anny Maduoma 2004 - 2020
Rt. Rev Henry Okeke 2020 -

See also

References

  1. ^ "Member Churches".
  2. ^ "Anglican Communion News Service (ACNS)".
  3. ^ Facebook
  4. ^ Diocesan web-site
  5. ^ Church of Nigeria
  6. ^ "Anglican Alliance".
  7. ^ "CHRISTIANS CHARGED TO NEVER GIVE UP – ARCHBISHOP MADUOMA".
  8. ^ "our provinces ecclesiastical province of Owerri Anglican Province of Owerri at the Church of Nigeria Official Website".
  9. ^ "Diocesan web-site".
  10. ^ Anglican Communion
  11. ^ Advent Cable Network Nigeria — BREAKING NEWS: Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion Elect New Bishops, Archbishop, Translate one..... (Accessed 28 August 2021)
  12. ^ "Diocesan History".
  13. ^ "The Episcopal Church".


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