Alphaeus Zulu Explained

Alpheus Hamilton Zulu (29 July 190526 August 1987) was an Anglican bishop in the second half of the 20th century.[1] Educated at the University of South Africa,[2] he was ordained in 1940.[3] In 1948 he co-founded with the Revd Philip Mbata, Iviyo loFakazi bakaKristu (The Legion of Christ's Witnesses): a charismatic movement within the Anglican Church.

Following a curacy at St Faith's Mission, Durban[4] he was its priest in charge from 1952 to 1960 when he became a suffragan bishop of Diocese of St John's (called Assistant Bishop of St John's). Promotion to be the ninth bishop of Zululand[5] then followed. From 1978 until his death in 1987, he was Speaker of the KwaZulu Legislative Assembly.

Notes and References

  1. Macqueen. Ian. A Different form of Protest: The Life of Bishop Alphaeus Zulu, 1905 - 1960. Journal of Natal and Zulu History. 23. 1. 2018. 171–202. 0259-0123. 10.1080/02590123.2005.11964134. 163103731.
  2. [Who's Who|“Who was Who” 1897-2007]
  3. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
  4. http://www.stfaiths.co.za/Sermons/The%20Life%20of%20St%20Faith.pdf Mission history
  5. Web site: Historical Papers, Wits University. www.historicalpapers.wits.ac.za. 2018-01-11.