Episcopal Congregations May Split From American Church, Join Nigeria
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WASHINGTON — Two of the country’s largest and most historic Episcopal congregations — both in Fairfax, Va.— will vote next week on whether to leave the American church on ideological grounds and affiliate instead with a Nigerian archbishop. The decision could lead to a bitter court battle and the loss of $25 million in property.
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