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| − | The Holy '''Diocese of | + | The Holy '''Diocese of Katanga''', formerly the Diocese of Kolwezi, 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 a large area of Katanga in the Democratic Republic of Congo. |
| − | The Diocese of Kolwezi was established by Patriarchal and Synodal decree on [[November 1]], 2006. | + | The Diocese of Kolwezi was established by Patriarchal and Synodal decree on [[November 1]], 2006. On [[October 9]], 2009, the name of the diocese was changed from Kolwezi to Katanga by Patriarchal decree. |
==Ruling Bishop== | ==Ruling Bishop== | ||
| − | *[[Meletios (Kamiloudes) of | + | *[[Meletios (Kamiloudes) of Katanga|Meletios (Kamiloudes)]] 2006-Present |
==Source== | ==Source== | ||
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.patriarchateofalexandria.com/index.php?module=content&cid=004002 Patriarchate of Alexandria Diocese website] |
| − | [[Category: Dioceses| | + | [[Category: Dioceses|Katanga]] |
| − | [[Category: Alexandria Patriarchate Dioceses| | + | [[Category: Alexandria Patriarchate Dioceses|Katanga]] |
Revision as of 15:52, February 16, 2010
The Holy Diocese of Katanga, formerly the Diocese of Kolwezi, 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 a large area of Katanga in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Diocese of Kolwezi was established by Patriarchal and Synodal decree on November 1, 2006. On October 9, 2009, the name of the diocese was changed from Kolwezi to Katanga by Patriarchal decree.
Ruling Bishop
- Meletios (Kamiloudes) 2006-Present
