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Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne | |
Jurisdiction | Alexandria |
Diocese type | Diocese |
Founded | unknown |
Current bishop | Suriel |
See(s) | Melbourne |
Headquarters | Melbourne |
Territory | South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia |
Liturgical language(s) | Arabic, Coptic, English |
Musical tradition | Coptic Chant |
Calendar | Coptic |
Population estimate | unknown |
Official website | Official website |
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne is a diocese of the Church of Alexandria. Bishop Suriel (El-Anba Bishoy) is the ruling bishop of the diocese, and was enthroned on December 4, 1999.
Organisation
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne consists of 19 parishes and 1 monastery.
Leadership
- Suriel (El-Anba Bishoy), Bishop of Melbourne, 1999-present.
See also
This article forms part of the series Orthodoxy in Australasia | |
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