Amos Betungura

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Amos Betungura
Born
Amos Betungura

1927
Died28 November 2008
Alma mater Uganda Christian University
Occupation(s)Evangelist, deacon
Known forBishop
TitleBishop

Amos Betungura [1] was an Anglican bishop in Uganda. [2]

Betungura was educated at Uganda Christian University and ordained deacon in 1957 and priest in 1960. [3] He was consecrated Bishop of Ankole on 6 December 1970. He died in 2008. [1] [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "The Observer – Uganda". observer.ug. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  2. "All Africa". allafrica.com. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  3. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975/6 p861: London; OUP; 1976 ISBN   0-19-200008-X
  4. "Bishop Betungura Buried". New Vision. Retrieved 4 April 2020.