Harmony AgerePresident Mnangagwa has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Archbishop Ernest Paul Mamvura Mwazha, describing the African Apostolic Church founder as one of Zimbabwe’s most revered spiritual leaders.In a condolence message, the President hailed Archbishop Mwazha, affectionately known as Mutumwa weAfrica, as a towering religious pillar.President Mnangagwa said Archbishop Mwazha’s teachings, anchored in holiness, unity and African self-determination, shaped not only his church, but Zimbabwe’s spiritual identity.As one of the first Zimbabweans to establish and lead a Zionist-influenced African church, Archbishop Mwazha played a pivotal role in securing Zimbabwe’s spiritual sovereignty during and after colonial rule.Under his stewardship, the African Apostolic Church grew into one of Southern Africa’s largest indigenous Christian movements.His emphasis on discipline, family stability and good citizenship, the President said, contributed significantly to national development and social cohesion.In recognition of his contributions, President Mnangagwa conferred national hero status on Archbishop Mwazha.“His passing is not only a loss to his family and followers, but to the nation as a whole,” the President said. “Fambai zvakanaka Archbishop. May your dear soul find eternal peace.”Leave a ReplyCancel reply Harmony AgerePresident Mnangagwa has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Archbishop Ernest Paul Mamvura Mwazha, describing the African Apostolic Church founder as one of Zimbabwe’s most revered spiritual leaders.In a condolence message, the President hailed Archbishop Mwazha, affectionately known as Mutumwa weAfrica, as a towering religious pillar.President Mnangagwa said Archbishop Mwazha’s teachings, anchored in holiness, unity and African self-determination, shaped not only his church, but Zimbabwe’s spiritual identity.As one of the first Zimbabweans to establish and lead a Zionist-influenced African church, Archbishop Mwazha played a pivotal role in securing Zimbabwe’s spiritual sovereignty during and after colonial rule.Under his stewardship, the African Apostolic Church grew into one of Southern Africa’s largest indigenous Christian movements.His emphasis on discipline, family stability and good citizenship, the President said, contributed significantly to national development and social cohesion.In recognition of his contributions, President Mnangagwa conferred national hero status on Archbishop Mwazha.“His passing is not only a loss to his family and followers, but to the nation as a whole,” the President said.
May your dear soul find eternal peace.” President Mnangagwa has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Archbishop Ernest Paul Mamvura Mwazha, describing the African Apostolic Church founder as one of Zimbabwe’s most revered spiritual leaders. In a condolence message, the President hailed Archbishop Mwazha, affectionately known as Mutumwa weAfrica, as a towering religious pillar. President Mnangagwa said Archbishop Mwazha’s teachings, anchored in holiness, unity and African self-determination, shaped not only his church, but Zimbabwe’s spiritual identity.
As one of the first Zimbabweans to establish and lead a Zionist-influenced African church, Archbishop Mwazha played a pivotal role in securing Zimbabwe’s spiritual sovereignty during and after colonial rule. Under his stewardship, the African Apostolic Church grew into one of Southern Africa’s largest indigenous Christian movements. His emphasis on discipline, family stability and good citizenship, the President said, contributed significantly to national development and social cohesion.
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In recognition of his contributions, President Mnangagwa conferred national hero status on Archbishop Mwazha. “His passing is not only a loss to his family and followers, but to the nation as a whole,” the President said. May your dear soul find eternal peace.”
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