The Diocese of Eswatini is a diocese in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. It was founded in 1968. It comprises the country of Eswatini. It is divided in three archdeaconries: Eastern, Southern and Western.
History The diocese was created in 1968, shortly after the independence of Swaziland and had Anthony Hunter as its first bishop, from 1968 to 1975.
Bishops Anthony Hunter, 1968–1975 Bernard Lazarus Nyoni Mkhabela, 1975–1993 Lawrence Bekisisa Zulu, 1993–2000 Meshack Boy Mabuza, 2002–2012 Ellinah Wamukoya, 2012–2021 Dalcy Badeli Dlamini, 2022–present
Coat of arms The diocese registered a coat of arms at the Bureau of Heraldry in 1969 : Azure, two Swazi battle-axes erect addorsed, handles Or, blades Argent, bound Gules. The shield is ensigned of a bishop's mitre.
Companion dioceses The Diocese of Brechin in the Scottish Episcopal Church The Diocese of Iowa in the Episcopal Church The Diocese of Highveld in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa
References
External links Official information from the Anglican Communion website Anglican Diocese of Swaziland at the Anglican Church of Southern Africa Official Website