26.05.2008
On Sunday, 11 May 2008,
during the Pentecost service in Pretoria Central congregation, the District
Apostle Kitching placed Bishop Andre Maree into retirement. The Bishop was
thanked for all his hard work over the years. Bishop Maree was supposed to be
retired in January 2008, but fell ill. The District Apostle said that it was
nothing short of a miracle that the Bishop could attend this festive service.
While the District Apostle was talking to Bishop Maree, all the apostles and
bishops of the Pretoria area surrounded the altar as a sign of respect.
Andre Maree was already ordained as a Sub-Deacon on 7 April
1965. In total he served 43 years in the ministry, of which 26 years he served
as a Bishop.
