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The '''Holy Archdiocese of Mwanza''' 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 Tanzania, Africa
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The '''Holy Archdiocese of Mwanza and Western Tanzania''' 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 Tanzania, Africa
  
The Archdiocese of Mwanza was originally established as the Diocese of Bukoba in Tanzania by the [[Holy Synod]] of the Church of Alexandria in 1997. With the elevation of its ruling [[bishop]] Ieronymos (Muzeeyi) of Diocese of Bukoba to [[metropolitan]], the diocese was elevated to Archdiocese of Mwanza. The [[archdiocese]] functions as a mission to the indigenous peoples of Tanzania.  
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The Archdiocese of Mwanza was originally established as the '''Diocese of Bukoba''' in Tanzania by the [[Holy Synod]] of the Church of Alexandria in 1992, under the [[Archdiocese of Nairobi|Archdiocese of Irinoupolis]]. With the elevation of its ruling bishop [[Ieronymos (Muzeeyi) of Mwanza|Ieronymos (Muzeeyi)]] to [[metropolitan]] in 2007, the diocese was elevated to archdiocese and received its current name. The [[archdiocese]] functions as a mission to the indigenous peoples of Tanzania.  
  
 
Since its establishment, the diocese has grown greatly. Through the first nine years the number of communities grew to over 160 with over 41,000 faithful. Over 40 permanent churches have been built, served by over 30 priests.
 
Since its establishment, the diocese has grown greatly. Through the first nine years the number of communities grew to over 160 with over 41,000 faithful. Over 40 permanent churches have been built, served by over 30 priests.
  
A supporting infrastructure has grown along with the number of Orthodox believers. St.Nicholas [[Seminary]] in Kasikizi is open, as well as two [[monastery|monasteries]], one for men and the other for women. Also, two secondary schools have been opened and a hospital with four clinics.
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A supporting infrastructure has grown along with the number of Orthodox believers. St Nicholas [[Seminary]] in Kasikizi is open, as well as two [[monastery|monasteries]], one for men and the other for women. Also, two secondary schools have been opened and a hospital with four clinics.
  
==Ruling bishops==
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== Ruling bishops ==
*[[Jonah (Lwanga) of Kampala|Jonah (Lwanga)]] Bishop of Bukoba 1992-1997
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* [[Jonah (Lwanga) of Kampala|Jonah (Lwanga)]]  1992–1997
*[[Ieronymos (Muzeeyi) of Mwanza|Ieronymos (Muzeeyi)]]  Vicar General of Bukoba  1997-1999
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* Porphyrios (Skikos)  1997–1999
*Ieronymos (Muzeeyi)  Bishop of Bukoba 1999-2007
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* [[Ieronymos (Muzeeyi) of Mwanza|Ieronymos (Muzeeyi)]]  1999–Present
*Ieronymos (Muzeeyi) Metropolitan of Mwanza  2007-Present
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<small>(lost territory to establish the [[Diocese of Bukoba]])</small>
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==

Latest revision as of 03:29, September 7, 2021

The Holy Archdiocese of Mwanza and Western Tanzania 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 Tanzania, Africa

The Archdiocese of Mwanza was originally established as the Diocese of Bukoba in Tanzania by the Holy Synod of the Church of Alexandria in 1992, under the Archdiocese of Irinoupolis. With the elevation of its ruling bishop Ieronymos (Muzeeyi) to metropolitan in 2007, the diocese was elevated to archdiocese and received its current name. The archdiocese functions as a mission to the indigenous peoples of Tanzania.

Since its establishment, the diocese has grown greatly. Through the first nine years the number of communities grew to over 160 with over 41,000 faithful. Over 40 permanent churches have been built, served by over 30 priests.

A supporting infrastructure has grown along with the number of Orthodox believers. St Nicholas Seminary in Kasikizi is open, as well as two monasteries, one for men and the other for women. Also, two secondary schools have been opened and a hospital with four clinics.

Ruling bishops

(lost territory to establish the Diocese of Bukoba)

See also

Sources

External links