Brent Harry Wanas Alawas (born March 27, 1957) is a Filipino Anglican bishop. Since 2021, he has been prime bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church in the Philippines. Prior to this, he was bishop of the Diocese of the Northern Philippines. He was elected prime bishop in April 2021 and installed in June after the retirement of the previous primate.[1][2]
Brent Alawas | |
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Prime Bishop of the Philippines | |
Church | Episcopal Church in the Philippines |
In office | 6 August 2021–present |
Predecessor | Joel Pachao |
Orders | |
Consecration | 28 October 2009 by Edward Malecdan |
Rank | Bishop |
Personal details | |
Born | 27 March 1957 |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of the Northern Philippines |
References
edit- ^ Michael, Mark (April 13, 2021). "New Primate for Episcopal Church in the Philippines". The Living Church. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "The Episcopal Church in the Philippines elects Bishop Brent Alawas as next Prime Bishop". Anglican Communion News Service. April 9, 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
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