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Israel Kelue Okoye

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Israel Kelue Okoye[1] is an Anglican bishop in Nigeria:[2] he is the current Bishop of Ihiala,[3] one of nine within the Anglican Province of the Niger, itself one of 14 provinces within the Church of Nigeria.[4]

He was consecrated as a bishop (to serve as Bishop of Ihiala) on 24 July 2016 at Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral in Ikeja; prior to his election, he was serving as General Secretary of the Church of Nigeria.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Okoye, Israel 'Kelue [WorldCat Identities]".
  2. ^ The Guardian, Nigeria
  3. ^ Office, Anglican Communion. "Anglican Communion: Position". Anglican Communion Website.
  4. ^ "Our Provinces | Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)".
  5. ^ Church of Nigeria — elects 3 new bishops, new dean and 2 archbishops. (Accessed 28 August 2021)