Christopher Senyonjo

Priest, Person or entity appearing in film

1931 –

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Who is Christopher Senyonjo?

Christopher Senyonjo is a clergyman and campaigner for LGBT rights in Uganda. He was elevated to bishop in the Church of Uganda in 1974 and retired in 1998. In 2001, he was barred from performing services because of his stance on gay rights. He has since worked with the Charismatic Church of Uganda and the progressive Episcopal Church of the United States, and founded Integrity Uganda and the Saint Paul's Reconciliation and Equality Centre in Kampala. In 2006 the Church of Uganda declared him "no longer a bishop" and revoked all remaining privileges for his involvement with the Charismatic denomination. For his stance Senyonjo has received several honours including the Clinton Global Citizen Award, and has been invited to participate in documentaries and international speaking tours.

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Born
Dec 8, 1931
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  • Christopher Ssenyonjo
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  • Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York

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on July 23, 2013

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