Anglican Diocese of Juba

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Daniel Deng Bul is the current Archbishop of South Sudan and Sudan

The Diocese of Juba is an Anglican Diocese of South Sudan, with its seat in Juba capital of South Sudan. The bishop of Juba serves as Primate of the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, and one of several Metropolitan archbishops for that church's internal provinces.

Diocese Christian district or see under the supervision of a bishop

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Juba Capital in Jubek State, South Sudan

Juba is the capital and largest city of the Republic of South Sudan. The city is situated on the White Nile and also serves as the capital of Jubek State.

The current Bishop is Daniel Deng Bul and as Primate of the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, [1] [2] represents the province to the rest of the Anglican Communion, and serves on the international Primates' Meeting. [3] Bishop Deng is titled "Archbishop of South Sudan, and Bishop of Juba".

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Daniel Deng Bul Archbishop of South Sudan and Sudan

Daniel Deng Bul Yak is a South Sudanese Episcopalian bishop. He was the fourth Archbishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church of Sudan, now called Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, since his enthronement on 20 April 2008 and until his retirement on 22 April 2018. He is married and has six children.

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References

  1. New Archbishop for Sudanese Episcopal Church installs in Juba, Sudan Tribune, 20 April 2008
  2. Sudan's New Primate, Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul enthroned in Juba Cathedral, Anglican Communion News Service, 22 April 2008
  3. Gafcon Home / Primates Gather for Worship, ACNA Website