The founder of the African Apostolic Church, Archbishop Ernest Paul Mamvura Mwazha, has died at the age of 107. His passing was confirmed by family spokesperson Dr. Masimba Mwazha, who described the archbishop as a spiritual giant with influence extending beyond Zimbabwe.
Born in Chirumanzu, Archbishop Mwazha established the church after a series of spiritual visions in the late 1950s. His movement grew to include millions of congregants across thousands of branches worldwide. Information Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana was among those expressing condolences, characterizing the archbishop's life as a testament to faith.
Funeral arrangements are pending as the family awaits the arrival of relatives from abroad. The church leader is survived by ten of his fourteen children.
Born in Chirumanzu, Archbishop Mwazha established the church after a series of spiritual visions in the late 1950s. His movement grew to include millions of congregants across thousands of branches worldwide. Information Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana was among those expressing condolences, characterizing the archbishop's life as a testament to faith.
Funeral arrangements are pending as the family awaits the arrival of relatives from abroad. The church leader is survived by ten of his fourteen children.
