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Revision as of 06:59, November 22, 2018
The Holy Archdiocese of Cameroon 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 Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Islands of St. Thomas and Principe.
The Archdiocese of Cameroon began as part of the Metropolis of Accra and West Africa which was established on January 23, 1959.[1] On October 7, 2010, jurisdiction over the nation of Gabon was transferred to the new Diocese of Brazzaville and Gabon by a decree of the Patriarchate of Alexandria.[2]
Ruling Bishops
- Petros (Papapetrou) 1994-1997
- Theodoros (Choreftakis) 1998-2002
- Dimitrios (Zaharengas) 2002-2004
- Gregory (Stergiou) 2004-Present
