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The Holy '''Diocese of Botswana''' 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 nation of [[Botswana]].
The Diocese of Botswana was established by Patriarchal and Synodal decree on [[October 7]], 2010. Prior to the formation of the Diocese of Botswana, the territory of the diocese was part of the [[Archdiocese of Zimbabwe]]. His Grace, [[Gennadios (Stantzios) of Botswana|Gennadios]], who had been elected earlier, was formally [[enthronement|enthroned]] Bishop of Botswana on [[June 2]], 2012 as the first ruling bishop of the [[diocese]].[http://www.patriarchateofalexandria.com/index.php?module=news&action=details&id=790 ]
Communities of the diocese include: Church of St. Nicholas (including the [[chapel]]s of St. Parthenios Bishop of Lampsakos and St. Peter Archbishop of Alexandria) in Gaborone.
