Indian Lutherans mourn death of former church president
Rev. Dr. Joseph Samuel INDIA - Rev. Dr. Joseph Samuel, President Emeritus of the India Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELC), died on March 22, 2022 in Vellore, India after a prolonged illness. He was 74 years old. Dr. Samuel was born on January 15, 1948. He received his...
ILC brings greetings as new bishop installed for Australia and New Zealand
Bishop Emeritus John Henderson (right) installs Rev. John Henderson as Bishop of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand. AUSTRALIA - The Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) installed its new bishop, Rev. Paul Smith, during a service of...
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