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Church of Nigeria suspends Anambra priest over alleged staged miracles and prophecies

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Diocese on the Niger, has suspended the Rev. Ifunaya Maduka, vicar of St. Paul’s Parish, Nteje, in Anambra State, for six months without pay following allegations that he staged miracles and arranged prophecies, Nigerian press reports said this...

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It is necessary to address certain assertions that misrepresent both the ecclesiological self-understanding of the Anglican Communion and the nature of inter-ecclesial relations within historic Christianity. On the Question of “Recognition” of Holy Orders The validity and integrity of Anglican priesthood do not derive from, nor...
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Church of Nigeria suspends Anambra priest over alleged staged miracles and prophecies

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Diocese on the Niger, has suspended the Rev....

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