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Revision as of 12:04, September 14, 2014
| Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne | |
| Jurisdiction | Alexandria |
| Diocese type | Diocese |
| Founded | unknown |
| Current bishop | Suriel |
| See(s) | Melbourne |
| Headquarters | Melbourne |
| Territory | Fiji, New Zealand, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia |
| Liturgical language(s) | Arabic, Coptic, English |
| Musical tradition | Coptic Chant |
| Calendar | Coptic |
| Population estimate | unknown |
| Official website | Official website |
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne is a diocese of the Church of Alexandria. Bishop Suriel (El-Anba Bishoy) is the ruling bishop of the diocese, and was enthroned on December 4, 1999.
Organisation
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne consists of 24 parishes and 1 monastery.
Leadership
- Suriel (El-Anba Bishoy), Bishop of Melbourne, 1999-present.
See also
| This article forms part of the series Orthodoxy in Australasia | |
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External links
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