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The presence of Orthodox Christianity in '''Botswana''' is a recent event. Orthodox Christianity missionary efforts in Botswana began in the late twentieth century under the [[jurisdiction]] of the [[Church of Alexandria]]. Currently, Botswana is within the local jurisdiction of a new [[diocese]], the Holy [[Diocese of Botswana]].
The Diocese of Botswana was a part of the [[Archdiocese of Zimbabwe]] until it was detached on [[October 7]], 2010 and placed under the leadership of His Grace Bishop Gennadios of Nilopolis. Bp. Gennadios was [[enthronement|enthroned]] as the first Bishop of Botswana on [[June 2]], 2012 by Pope [[Theodoros II (Choreftakis) of Alexandria|Theodoros II of Alexandria]] in the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Gaborone, Botswana.
Communities of the diocese include the Church of St. Nicholas (including the [[chapel]]s of St. Parthenios Bishop of Lampsakos and St. Peter Archbishop of Alexandria) in Gaborone.
