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Pentecostals dress like Catholic bishops.(High-Church Pentecostalism)

From: National Catholic Reporter  |  Date: 2/24/1995  |  Author: Banks, Adelle M.

The three African-American denominations that make up High-Church Pentecostalism are adopting vestments, chalices and other Anglican traditions and moving toward a cohesive network. Leaders maintain the vestments are linked to African tradition and give them a clear identity.

High-Church group says garb is linked to its African heritage

WASHINGTON - At first glance, they appear to be Catholic bishops.

They wear Roman collars around their necks, and they recite the Nicene creed, a ...

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