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The Holy '''Diocese Holy Archdiocese of Burundi and Rwandaand Inner Africa''' is a [[diocese]] under the [[jurisdiction]] of the Greek Orthodox [[Church of Alexandria|Alexandrian Orthodox ChurchPatriarchate of Alexandria]]and All Africa. Its territory includes the [[parish]]es and missions located in the countries of Burundi and Rwanda and a large area of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The '''Diocese of Burundi and Rwanda ''' was established by a Patriarchal and Synodal decree on [[October 6]], 2009with its [[see]] located in the capital city Bujumbura. Prior to its foundation, both countries weren't part of any Alexandrian jurisdiction. On [[November 26]], 2018 the bishopric was promoted to an archdiocese.

==Ruling BishopBishops==*Bishop [[Savvas (HeimonettosHeimonetos) of Nubia|Savvas (Heimonetos)]] 2009–2012*[[Innocent (Byakatonda) of Burundi and Rwanda|Sabbas of BujumburaInnocent (Byakatonda)]] 2009-Present. 2012–Present

==SourceSources==*[http://www.patriarchateofalexandria.com/index.php?module=content&cid=004002 Patriarchate of Alexandria Diocese website: Holy Diocese of Burundi and Rwanda]*[http://albionfourthrome.blogspot.com/2012/12/alexandrian-orthodox-holy-synod.html Alexandrian Orthodox Holy Synod Establishes Elects New Metropolitans, Bishops December 6, 2012]

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