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Our Education Scheme Background information: Historically, the Anglican Church in Zanzibar played a major role in the delivery of social services such as education, with a vision of empowering the freed slaves. Following the January 12, 1964 Revolution, Zanzibar Government introduced national policy which nationalised all social services. That policy did affect Church social services […]
CHURCH SERVICES Christ Church Cathedral: The Christ Church Cathedral is the mother parish of all six parishes of Zanzibar Diocese. It is located in Stone Town at a place called Mkunazini. This is one of the most beautiful places to worship, the area includes historical buildings with remarkable features. You are welcome to use this […]
History Of The Diocese The Zanzibar Diocese, one of the Dioceses of Anglican Church of Tanzania, was established as an independent Diocese in 2001 from Tanga Diocese established as far back as 1892. The Diocese covers the Zanzibar archipelago which comprises of Unguja and Pemba islands occupying an area of 1458 square kilometers sq km […]
Right Reverend Doctor Michael Henry Hafidh, HC (Metaphysics, LADC Institute, USA) is the last born of late Annette Chimwai. He was born 20 July 1960 in the small town of Miembeni in the municipality of Zanzibar. He married Mary, a nurse and they have been blessed with 3 children. He got his primary education at […]
Mandate : The Diocese receives its mandate from God (the Bible), the Anglican Church teachings and traditions, and from the Constitution of the Diocese of Zanzibar. Vision : Empowerment of Christians and community members enjoying the full life of God’s Kingdom spiritually and materially. Mission : To provide and enhance Christ’s healing ministry through proclamation, collaboration and holistic […]
General Information For Visitors The Cathedral is very much part of the local community. It is used regularly for local, regional and/or national services and events. Some or all of it may therefore at times be closed to the public visiting. Please always contact the head Office in Kiungani before visiting for up-to-date information. Opening […]
The Zanzibar Diocese, one of the Dioceses of Anglican Church of Tanzania, was established as an independent Diocese in 2001 from Tanga Diocese established as far back as 1892. The Diocese covers the Zanzibar archipelago which comprises of Unguja and Pemba islands occupying an area of 1458 square kilometers sq km and 900 square kilometers […]
The history of Anglican Diocese of Zanzibar is well inter-related with the history of University Mission of Central Africa and the liberation of Slave Trade in Zanzibar. Slave trade in Zanzibar was initiated by Portuguese who traded slaves in the 15 century. Portuguese were conquered in the war by the Oman in 1549. Zanzibar gradually […]
Welcome to the Anglican Church of Tanzania, Diocese of Zanzibar. The vision of the diocese is to empower Christians and community members to enjoy the full life of God’s Kingdom. Its mission is to spiritually and materially enhance Christ’s healing ministry through proclamation, collaboration and holistic social development to the needy. Both the mission and […]
PRESS CONFERENCE : SEARCHING FOR A COMMON GROUND FOR PEACE IN ZANZIBAR HELD ON 26th NOVEMBER 2019. PROJECT FUNDED BY EUROPEAN UNION. Mradi umeandaa majukwaa ya vijana, wanawake, viongozi wa dini na mahusiano ya maafisa wa serikali kwa njia ya mazungumzo na mashirikiano kuhamasisha shughuli za kitamaduni na michezo ambazo huwaunganisha watu katika jamii. Mradi […]