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| − | The Holy '''Archdiocese of Zimbabwe''' is a [[diocese]] 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 nations of Zimbabwe, Angola, Malawi, and Botswana. | + | The Holy '''Archdiocese of Zimbabwe''' is a [[diocese]] 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 nations of Zimbabwe, Angola, Malawi, and Botswana. Prior to November 1, 2006, [[Diocese of Mozambique|Mozambique]] was also part of the Archdiocese of Zimbabwe. It was created then as a independent diocese. |
A missionary center, dedicated to St. Nektarois, is located in the Zimbabwe capital city of Harare. Another mission center, dedicated to St. Augustine, is under development in the city of Bulawayo. Two new churches are under construction dedicated to St. George and to Christ the Savior. | A missionary center, dedicated to St. Nektarois, is located in the Zimbabwe capital city of Harare. Another mission center, dedicated to St. Augustine, is under development in the city of Bulawayo. Two new churches are under construction dedicated to St. George and to Christ the Savior. | ||
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*[http://www.greekorthodox-alexandria.org/index.php?module=content&cid=004001 Patriarchate of Alexandria Archdiocese website] | *[http://www.greekorthodox-alexandria.org/index.php?module=content&cid=004001 Patriarchate of Alexandria Archdiocese website] | ||
*[http://www.greekorthodox-zimbabwe.org/ Official Archdiocese site] | *[http://www.greekorthodox-zimbabwe.org/ Official Archdiocese site] | ||
| + | *[http://www.greekorthodox-zimbabwe.org/mozambique.htm Official Archdiocese site] | ||
[[Category: Dioceses|Zimbabwe]] | [[Category: Dioceses|Zimbabwe]] | ||
[[Category: Alexandria Patriarchate Dioceses|Zimbabwe]] | [[Category: Alexandria Patriarchate Dioceses|Zimbabwe]] | ||
Revision as of 17:34, October 14, 2009
The Holy Archdiocese of Zimbabwe is a diocese under the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Its territory includes the parishes and missions located in the nations of Zimbabwe, Angola, Malawi, and Botswana. Prior to November 1, 2006, Mozambique was also part of the Archdiocese of Zimbabwe. It was created then as a independent diocese.
A missionary center, dedicated to St. Nektarois, is located in the Zimbabwe capital city of Harare. Another mission center, dedicated to St. Augustine, is under development in the city of Bulawayo. Two new churches are under construction dedicated to St. George and to Christ the Savior.
Ruling Bishops
- + Kyrillos (Cyril) Papadopoulos 1968-1986
- + Crysostomos Papadopoulos 1988-1997
- + Ioannis (John) Zachariou 1997-1998
- Makarios Tillyrides 1998-2001
- Kyrillos (Cyril) Econompoulos 2001-2002
- Theodoros Choreftakis 2002-2004
- George (Vladimirou) of Zimbabwe 2004-Present
