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NEW MAP OF ZIMBABWE IN
SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL
Thursday 14 June 2007
A brightly-coloured map of
Zimbabwe was dedicated by the Bishop of Woolwich in Southwark
Cathedral on Wednesday 13 June.
The Diocese of Southwark has a long-established partnership link
with the Anglican Church in Manicaland, Central Zimbabwe and
Matabeleland. The Dean of Southwark says, ‘As the mother Church
of the Diocese of Southwark, it is good to have such a beautiful
and visible sign of our partnership link with Zimbabwe. We want
it to be used as a focus for prayer for Zimbabwe and her people
at this difficult time, and we want the people of Zimbabwe to
know they are in our prayers.’
The dedication took place in the Cathedral’s annual service to
celebrate Bernard Mizeki, Zimbabwe’s first Anglican martyr.
Designed and made by two artists from Southern Africa, Mbuyisa
and Moji Maphalala and English artist Edith Slee, the map
incorporates traditional Zimbabwean fabric and beadwork, with
colours mixed from red Zimbabwean soil.
Southwark Cathedral is next door to London Bridge station. All
are welcome.
The prayer used in the service:
God bless Zimbabwe
Guard her children
Transform her rulers
And give her peace.
ENDS
Diocesan
Communications Officer
Tel: 020-7939 9400
Mobile: 07831-694021
Fax: 020-7939 9468
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