Archbishop installed to lead Anglican Church of Burundi

Archbishop Eraste Bigirimana was installed as the sixth primate of the Anglican Church of Burundi on August 23 at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Bujumbura. Bigirimana, elected on May 21, succeeds Archbishop Sixbert Macumi, who led the province since 2021. The installation service was presided over by Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally. Also present were Bishop Jo Bailey Wells, deputy secretary general of the Anglican Communion; Maggie Swinson, chair of the Anglican Consultative Council; and bishops and representatives from neighboring provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Uganda. In remarks ahead of the service, Bigirimana expressed his hope that his installation would mark a new season of unity, spiritual renewal, and faithful service to the people of God. He called for continued prayers as the Anglican Church of Burundi works to advance Christ's mission within the country and beyond its borders.

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Source: Episcopal News Service — https://episcopalnewsservice.org/2026/08/24/eraste-bigirimana-installed-as-sixth-primate-of-burundi/