January 15, 1993

As It Installs New Prime Bishop, Philippine Church Reflects on Growing Role in National Life

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Episcopal News Service

[Philippine Church Install...]
Philippine Church Installs New Prime Bishop. Prime Bishop Richard Abellon passes the primatial staff to his successor, Bishop Narciso Ticobay, during installation services in Manila January 6. The Philippine Episcopal Church is a former missionary diocese of the Episcopal Church and became an autonomous member of the Anglican Communion in May 1990. (Episcopal News Service photo by James Solheim)