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The '''Holy Archdiocese of Tripolis''' 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 nation of Libya and in the area of Egypt called Marsa Matrouh.
 
The '''Holy Archdiocese of Tripolis''' 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 nation of Libya and in the area of Egypt called Marsa Matrouh.
  
The [[Archdiocese]] of Tripolis was established as a [[archdiocese]] in 1866 by a Patriarchal and Synodal Decree. In 1959, the archdiocese was merged with the [[Metropolis]] of Carthage. Subsequently, the territory of the archdiocese was modified only to include all of the nation of Libya and the area of Egypt called Marsa Matrouh.
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The [[Archdiocese]] of Tripolis was established as a [[archdiocese]] in 1866 by a Patriarchal and Synodal Decree. In 1958, the archdiocese was merged with the [[Metropolis]] of Carthage. Subsequently, the territory of the archdiocese was modified only to include all of the nation of Libya and the area of Egypt called Marsa Matrouh.
  
 
==Ruling Bishops==
 
==Ruling Bishops==
*Unknown 1866 - 2004
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*Theophanes I (?)  1866–1871
*[[Theophylaktos (Tzoumerkas) of Tripoli|Theophylaktos (Tzoumerkas)]]   2004 - Present  
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<small>(supressed in 1874 due to vacancy)</small>
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*Theophanes II (Moschonas)  1899–1954
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<small>(merged in 1958 due to vacancy with the [[Archdiocese of Carthage]])</small>
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*[[Theophylaktos (Tzoumerkas) of Tripoli|Theophylaktos (Tzoumerkas)]]  2004–Present
  
 
==Source==
 
==Source==

Revision as of 01:20, November 20, 2020

The Holy Archdiocese of Tripolis 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 nation of Libya and in the area of Egypt called Marsa Matrouh.

The Archdiocese of Tripolis was established as a archdiocese in 1866 by a Patriarchal and Synodal Decree. In 1958, the archdiocese was merged with the Metropolis of Carthage. Subsequently, the territory of the archdiocese was modified only to include all of the nation of Libya and the area of Egypt called Marsa Matrouh.

Ruling Bishops

  • Theophanes I (?) 1866–1871

(supressed in 1874 due to vacancy)

  • Theophanes II (Moschonas) 1899–1954

(merged in 1958 due to vacancy with the Archdiocese of Carthage)

Source