John Sepeku

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John Thomas Mhina Sepeku[1] (1908 – November 1983)[2] was the inaugural archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church of Tanzania, serving from 5 July 1970[3] until his resignation (in ill-health) effective 1 September 1978.[4][5]

Sepeku was educated at Hegono Theological College. He was ordained deacon in 1938 and priest in 1939. He worked in the

Bishop of Dar es Salaam on the diocese's inauguration (10 July 1965)[7] and remained bishop of that diocese (even while also Archbishop & Primate) until his death in 1983.[2]

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Anglican Communion titles
New title Bishop of Dar es Salaam
1965–1983
Succeeded by
Archbishop of Tanzania
1970–1978
Succeeded by