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| St. James The Great | |
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| Location | Worcester, Western Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Denomination | Anglican Church of South Africa |
| History | |
| Founded | 28 January 1859 |
| Founder(s) | Robert Gray |
| Dedication | Saint James |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of False Bay |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Margaret Vertue |
| Rector | Clive Petorious |
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Robert Gray was consecrated as the first bishop of Cape Town in 1847, by 1851 the first Anglican minister to reside in Worcester, South Africa, John Martine, arrived in Worcester from England.
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