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5 unusual facts about Church of Uganda


Church of Uganda

They, along with others who arrived later, were based in the court of the Kabaka of Buganda near present day Kampala.

Kiwewa himself was overthrown by the Muslim faction in the court and was replaced by his Muslim brother, Kalema.

Kabaka Mutesa I was known for his brutality and used the rivalries of the Anglicans, Roman Catholics and Muslims against each other to try to balance the influences of the powers that backed each group.

His successor, Kabaka Mwanga II, took a more aggressive approach by expelling missionaries and insisting Christian converts abandon their faith on pain of torture or death.

Mwanga II was eventually overthrown in 1888 and was replaced by his half brother, Kiwewa.


Neil Lebhar

In 2007, objecting to the consecration of Gene Robinson and the theological views of the TEC, Lebhar and several other clergy and parishes left the Diocese of Florida and sought canonical affiliation with the Church of Uganda.


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