Eglise du Christ au Congo
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The Church of Christ in Congo or CCC (in French
, Église du Christ au Congo or ECC), is a union of 62 Protestant
denominations
, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
. Within the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is often simply referred to as The Protestant Church, as it federates the vast majority of the Protestants in that country.
", and an executive committee. Both of these entities are assisted in their tasks by a national secretariat.
The CCC is said to be part of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, but it also insists on maintaining unity in diversity
, as they see it as being the only system common to the Holy Bible, the primitive church, and African traditions.
The President of the CCC is Monsignor Pierre Marini Bodho
. As such, Mgr. Bodho is the presiding minister of the Cathedral of the Protestant Centennial in Congo - a.k.a the International Protestant Church of Kinshasa - the de facto head church of the CCC.
Following the end of the Second Congo War
, transitional institutions were established, consisting of the former warring parties, as well as representatives of the non-belligerent opposition, and representatives of the civil society
. Consequently, during the 2003 to 2006 transition period, following the end of the Second Congo War
, as a reasonably neutral and consensual figure, and as a representative of the organized religion section of the civil society, Mgr. Marini Bodho seeved as the President of the Senate
, the upper house of the Congolese Parliament
.
In the 2006 elections, Mgr. Marini Bodho won a senate seat and is since serving as a senator.
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
, Église du Christ au Congo or ECC), is a union of 62 Protestant
Protestantism
Protestantism is one of the three major groupings within Christianity. It is a movement that began in Germany in the early 16th century as a reaction against medieval Roman Catholic doctrines and practices, especially in regards to salvation, justification, and ecclesiology.The doctrines of the...
denominations
Christian denomination
A Christian denomination is an identifiable religious body under a common name, structure, and doctrine within Christianity. In the Orthodox tradition, Churches are divided often along ethnic and linguistic lines, into separate churches and traditions. Technically, divisions between one group and...
, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
. Within the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is often simply referred to as The Protestant Church, as it federates the vast majority of the Protestants in that country.
Protestant union
The CCC functions as a religious institution, and provides a central administration, and a spiritual forum for the numerous Protestant denominations. It functions under a national "synodSynod
A synod historically is a council of a church, usually convened to decide an issue of doctrine, administration or application. In modern usage, the word often refers to the governing body of a particular church, whether its members are meeting or not...
", and an executive committee. Both of these entities are assisted in their tasks by a national secretariat.
The CCC is said to be part of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, but it also insists on maintaining unity in diversity
Unity in diversity
Unity in diversity is a slogan celebrating co-operation between different groups of people in a single society and socio-ecological philosophy that describes a sense of oneness despite physical or psychological barriers....
, as they see it as being the only system common to the Holy Bible, the primitive church, and African traditions.
Leadership
The Church of Christ in Congo is led by a President that holds the rank of Bishop, and two Vice-Presidents. As of 2005, the First Vice-President is Reverend Mpereboye Mpere, and the Second Vice-President is Reverend Ilunga Mutaka.The President of the CCC is Monsignor Pierre Marini Bodho
Pierre Marini Bodho
Pierre Marini Bodho , is the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Christ in Congo and former President of the Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo....
. As such, Mgr. Bodho is the presiding minister of the Cathedral of the Protestant Centennial in Congo - a.k.a the International Protestant Church of Kinshasa - the de facto head church of the CCC.
Following the end of the Second Congo War
Second Congo War
The Second Congo War, also known as Coltan War and the Great War of Africa, began in August 1998 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo , and officially ended in July 2003 when the Transitional Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo took power; however, hostilities continue to this...
, transitional institutions were established, consisting of the former warring parties, as well as representatives of the non-belligerent opposition, and representatives of the civil society
Civil society
Civil society is composed of the totality of many voluntary social relationships, civic and social organizations, and institutions that form the basis of a functioning society, as distinct from the force-backed structures of a state , the commercial institutions of the market, and private criminal...
. Consequently, during the 2003 to 2006 transition period, following the end of the Second Congo War
Second Congo War
The Second Congo War, also known as Coltan War and the Great War of Africa, began in August 1998 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo , and officially ended in July 2003 when the Transitional Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo took power; however, hostilities continue to this...
, as a reasonably neutral and consensual figure, and as a representative of the organized religion section of the civil society, Mgr. Marini Bodho seeved as the President of the Senate
Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.During the transition period in the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the Senate, aside from its Legislative role, also had the task of drafting the country's new constitution...
, the upper house of the Congolese Parliament
Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Parliament of the Democratic Republic of the Congo consists of two chambers:*The Senate *The National Assembly -External links:*...
.
In the 2006 elections, Mgr. Marini Bodho won a senate seat and is since serving as a senator.