Archdiocese of Conakry and Guinea
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*[http://albionfourthrome.blogspot.com/2012/12/alexandrian-orthodox-holy-synod.html Alexandrian Orthodox Holy Synod Establishes Elects New Metropolitans, Bishops] | *[http://albionfourthrome.blogspot.com/2012/12/alexandrian-orthodox-holy-synod.html Alexandrian Orthodox Holy Synod Establishes Elects New Metropolitans, Bishops] | ||
| + | *[http://www.patriarchateofalexandria.com/index.php?module=content&cid=004001 Holy Archdiocese of Guinea] | ||
[[Category: Orthodoxy in Africa|Sierra Leone]] | [[Category: Orthodoxy in Africa|Sierra Leone]] | ||
[[Category: Dioceses| Conakry]] | [[Category: Dioceses| Conakry]] | ||
[[Category: Alexandria Patriarchate Dioceses|Conakry]] | [[Category: Alexandria Patriarchate Dioceses|Conakry]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:20, February 7, 2013
The Archdiocese of Conakry and Guinea 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 the countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Gambia, Senegal, and Cape Verde.
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History
The Diocese of Sierra Leone was established by Patriarchal and Synodal decree in October 2009 when the Church of Alexandria elevated the Diocese of Ghana to an archdiocese with a new name, the Archdiocese of Accra, and established the Diocese of Sierra Leone.
During the November 21, 2012 Fall meeting of the Holy Synod of the Church of Alexandria the Diocese of Sierra Leone was elevated to and renamed the Archdiocese of Conakry and Guinea.
Ruling bishops
- George (Vladimirou) 2012 - Present
Source
Categories > Church History
Categories > Church History > Canon Law > Ecclesiology > Jurisdictions > Dioceses
Categories > Church History > Canon Law > Ecclesiology > Jurisdictions > Dioceses > Alexandria Patriarchate Dioceses
Categories > OrthodoxWiki > Stubs
Categories > Places > Orthodoxy by country > Orthodoxy in Africa
