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The ZCC church medal introduced to the church by Edward Lekganyane during his reign Image source

The ZCC took its name from Biblical references to the Mount of Zion in Jerusalem, based in part on the inspiration of a similar community in Zion, Illinois. The church was initially based in Thabakgone, near Polokwane. It moved to Moria (the current headquarters) following clashes with the chief. The ZCC grew rapidly; its 926 adherents in 1925 became 2000 by 1935 and 8000 by 1940. In the next 2 years, membership of the church had trebled to 27487 and it had spread to Zimbabwe, Botswana and the Northern Cape.

Joseph passed away on June 1st 1948 and was succeeded by his son who continued the legacy and followed his father’s rules and teachings religiously. He was succeeded by his son Edward, who sought to steer the ZCC in a more biblical direction. Away from messianic elements which viewed Lekganyane, the founder, as an African messiah. He introduced the all-male Mokhukhu organization which wore military style Khakhi’s, police style hats and the star badge . Edward was succeeded by his son Barnabas in 1967

The highlight of the ZCC religious calendar is the Easter celebration, which has drawn more than 1 million church members for several days of religious services at Zion City. Zionist beliefs emphasize the healing power of religious faith, and for this reason ZCC leaders sometimes clash with the traditional healers, or sangomas, who are important in many belief systems . Despite occasional conflicts, however, the ZCC respects traditional African religious beliefs, in general, especially those concerning the power of the ancestors to intercede on behalf of humans.

Endnotes

Zion Christian Church, Rita M. Byrnes, ed. South Africa: A Country Study. Washington: GPO for the Library of Congress, 1996 - www.countrystudies.us/south-africa/54.htm ↵

www.sola5.org/the-zcc-in-south-africa/  ↵

S Grant, Church and chief in the Colonial Era. www.journals.co.za/docserve/fulltext/botnotes/3/1/711.pdf?expires=1484566191&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=5c9157E0157E513265EEF21358CD25224D.11  ↵

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