Yambio and Nzara Dioceses of Episcopal Church of South Sudan and Sudan or ECSSS on Sunday paid tribute to Emeritus Bishop Joseph Gasi Abangite who died on Saturday.
Nzara ECSS Bishop Samuel Peni described the late Bishop as the grandfather of love, peace and unity, Anisa Radio reported.
He added that the late Emeritus Bishop Gasi was in good and tight God’s love with all denominations in Western Equatoria in his daily life.
Bishop Peni urged the faithful to imitate and follow footsteps of the late Emeritus Bishop for the tirelessness work done as a servant of God.
Tombura-Yambio Catholic Bishop Edwardo Hiiboro Kussala appreciated Nzara and Yambio ECSSS dioceses for showing their solidarity.
Western Equatoria Islamic Councils also paid tribute to the late Emeritus Bishop Joseph Gasi Abangite on Sunday.