John Wasikye

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John Alfred Wasikye was an Anglican bishop in Uganda. [1]

Wasikye was educated at Buwalasi Theological College. He was ordained deacon in 1954 and priest in 1956. He served in the diocese until 1961 and in Mbale from 1961. He was Archdeacon of Bugisu and Sebei from 1965 to 1973; and Dean of Mbale from 1973 to 1976 when he became its bishop. [2] He was killed by forces loyal to president Idi Amin in 1979. [3]

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References

  1. "Bishop in Uganda murdered" . Church Times (#6063). 27 April 1979. p. 1. ISSN   0009-658X . Retrieved 13 January 2020 via UK Press Online archives.
  2. Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975/6 p646London; OUP; 1975 ISBN   0-19-200008-X
  3. Episcopal Archives