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702:, of the Church of Pakistan. He also met Muslim scholars during his visit. Marshall was elected Moderator Bishop of the Church of Pakistan in 2021, bringing his province closer to the Anglican realignment.
580:. Today, the whole Church of Pakistan is listed as a member on the WCRC website. The Sialkot Diocese has more than 40,400 members in 44 congregations and 28 house fellowships. It adheres to the
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