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The '''Diocese of Mozambique''' is a [[diocese]] under the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox [[Patriarchate of Alexandria]] and All Africa. Its territory includes the [[parishes]] and missions on the island of Mozambique. The [[diocese]] was formerly part of the [[Archdiocese of Zimbabwe]] and was granted the status of an independent diocese on [[November 1]], 2006.
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The '''Diocese of Mozambique''' is a [[diocese]] under the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox [[Patriarchate of Alexandria]] and All Africa. Its territory includes the [[parish]]es and missions on the island of Mozambique. The [[diocese]] was formerly part of the [[Archdiocese of Zimbabwe]] and was granted the status of an independent diocese on [[November 1]], 2006.
  
 
The Very Reverend [[Archimandrite]] Theodoros (Dimitriou) from Crete was elected the first [[bishop]] of the Diocese of Mozambique. He was [[consecration of a bishop|consecrated and [[Enthronement|enthroned]] as His Grace Theodoros on [[January 28]], 2007 at the [[Cathedral]] of Archangels in Maputo.
 
The Very Reverend [[Archimandrite]] Theodoros (Dimitriou) from Crete was elected the first [[bishop]] of the Diocese of Mozambique. He was [[consecration of a bishop|consecrated and [[Enthronement|enthroned]] as His Grace Theodoros on [[January 28]], 2007 at the [[Cathedral]] of Archangels in Maputo.

Revision as of 20:51, August 1, 2009

The Diocese of Mozambique is a diocese under the jurisdiction of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Its territory includes the parishes and missions on the island of Mozambique. The diocese was formerly part of the Archdiocese of Zimbabwe and was granted the status of an independent diocese on November 1, 2006.

The Very Reverend Archimandrite Theodoros (Dimitriou) from Crete was elected the first bishop of the Diocese of Mozambique. He was [[consecration of a bishop|consecrated and enthroned as His Grace Theodoros on January 28, 2007 at the Cathedral of Archangels in Maputo.

There are two parishes at present in Mozambique:

  • Archangels Gabriel & Michael, Maputo. Father George Zolotenco is the pastor.
  • Holy Trinity, Beira

Ruling Bishops

  • Theodoros (Dimitriou) of Mozambique 2007&ndash:Present

Sources


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Mayotte (France) | Réunion (France) | St. Helena (UK)

[Category: Alexandria Patriarchate Dioceses]]