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The funeral service of the late Archbishop DesmondTutu is officially under way inside the St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town. Outside, the rain has simmered down as local and international media fill up Wale Street next to the church.

Outside, the rain has simmered down as local and international media, some covered in plastic to ward off the light drizzle, fill up Wale Street next to the church.

Tutu will be given what in the Anglican church is known as the Eucharist funeral, which among others, is expected to depict the life of Jesus Christ and encourage a Christ-like life. This will include some rituals like the sprinkling of the coffin with water which resembles the baptism that takes place when one is welcomed into the ministry.

 

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