Father Tjijombo St. John's Faith Mission Church ordained Archbishop Julius Hoveka as bishop of the church.
The position of archbishop became vacant following the death of Bishop Petrus Tjijombo in 2023.
Parishioners of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) are dissatisfied with the nomination and voting process for the church's upcoming elections for a new bishop, citing a lack of transparency and the exclusion of those from smaller towns.
Grief has befallen the community of the Church of Africa following the death of its leader, acting Bishop Zach Ngetujame Makari.
Bishop Makari died Saturday morning at his home in Windhoek, aged 58.
