Canadian church supports Sudan
Anglican Journal
June 1, 2008
The Anglican Church of Canada has strong ties to the Episcopal (Anglican) Church of Sudan (ECS). Since the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in
The Anglican Church of Canada has strong ties to the Episcopal (Anglican) Church of Sudan (ECS). Since the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in
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