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Nigerian ordained Church of England Bishop for the first time in 20 years (photos)

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Nigeria-born Woyin Karowei Dorgu has been ordained as a Church of England bishop in the diocese of Woolwich in south-east London.

He’s the first black Church of England bishop to be appointed in 20 years.

Fifty-eight-year-old Dorgu was born and brought up in Nigeria, where he trained as a doctor.

He studied at the London Bible College for his BA. He also studied for his ordination at Oak Hill Theological College from 1993 to 1995.

Dorgu who holds an MA in missiology is married to Mosun, a consultant child psychiatrist.

See photos below.

Congratulations to the brand new #BishopofWoolwich. @Southwarkcathed #london
The Nigerian Choir performed before the ceremony
Bishop Wilfred Wood & @JohnSentamu present #BishopKarowei with his mitre.
Dr Karowei Dorgu – newly consecrated bishop of Woolwich – with bishop @SouthwarkCofE outside @Southwarkcathed
The Bishops of @SouthwarkCofE and @dioceseoflondon present Revd Prebendary Dr Karowei Dorgu to be ordained & consecrated #BishopofWoolwich

Photos: Southwark Diocese @SouthwarkCofE

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