Difference between revisions of "Archdiocese of the Cape of Good Hope"
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| − | The '''Holy Archdiocese of the Cape of Good Hope and Natal and Dependencies''' is a [[diocese]] in southern Africa under the [[jurisdiction]] of the Greek Orthodox [[Church of Alexandria|Patriarchate of Alexandria]] and All Africa. Its territory includes the [[parish]]es and missions located in the countries of Namibia, | + | The '''Holy Archdiocese of the Cape of Good Hope and Natal and Dependencies''' is a [[diocese]] in southern Africa under the [[jurisdiction]] of the Greek Orthodox [[Church of Alexandria|Patriarchate of Alexandria]] and All Africa. Its territory includes the [[parish]]es and missions located in the countries of Namibia, the Kingdom of Eswatini, Lesotho, and in the Republic of South Africa, both east and west of the Cape and Natal provinces, and including Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, Welkom, George, Knysna, Kimberley, and Pietermaritzburg. |
The see of the Cape of Good Hope was established as an archdiocese in 1968 from the [[Archdiocese of Johannesburg and Pretoria]] by a Patriarchal and Synodal Decree. | The see of the Cape of Good Hope was established as an archdiocese in 1968 from the [[Archdiocese of Johannesburg and Pretoria]] by a Patriarchal and Synodal Decree. | ||
Revision as of 23:33, December 22, 2020
The Holy Archdiocese of the Cape of Good Hope and Natal and Dependencies is a diocese in southern Africa under the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Its territory includes the parishes and missions located in the countries of Namibia, the Kingdom of Eswatini, Lesotho, and in the Republic of South Africa, both east and west of the Cape and Natal provinces, and including Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein, Welkom, George, Knysna, Kimberley, and Pietermaritzburg.
The see of the Cape of Good Hope was established as an archdiocese in 1968 from the Archdiocese of Johannesburg and Pretoria by a Patriarchal and Synodal Decree.
Ruling Bishops
- Paul (Barnabas) 1968–1999
- Sergius (Kikkotis) 1999–Present
