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| − | The Holy '''Diocese of Burundi and Rwanda''' | + | The Holy '''Diocese of Burundi and Rwanda''' 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 the countries of Burundi and Rwanda and a large area of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
| − | The Diocese of Burundi and Rwanda was established by a Patriarchal and Synodal decree on [[October 6]], 2009. | + | The Diocese of Burundi and Rwanda was established by a Patriarchal and Synodal decree on [[October 6]], 2009 with its [[see]] located in the capital city Bujumbura. |
| − | ==Ruling | + | ==Ruling Bishops== |
| − | * | + | *[[Innocent (Byakatonda) of Bujumbura|Innocent (Byakatonda)]] 2012 - present |
| + | *[[Savvas (Heimonettos) of Burundi and Rwanda|Sabbas of Burundi]] 2009-2012. | ||
==Source== | ==Source== | ||
| − | *[http://www.patriarchateofalexandria.com/index.php?module=content&cid=004002 Patriarchate of Alexandria Diocese website] | + | *[http://www.patriarchateofalexandria.com/index.php?module=content&cid=004002 Patriarchate of Alexandria Diocese website: Holy Diocese of Burundi and Rwanda] |
[[Category: Dioceses|Burundi]] | [[Category: Dioceses|Burundi]] | ||
[[Category: Alexandria Patriarchate Dioceses|Burundi]] | [[Category: Alexandria Patriarchate Dioceses|Burundi]] | ||
Revision as of 16:58, February 6, 2013
The Holy Diocese of Burundi and Rwanda 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 Burundi and Rwanda and a large area of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Diocese of Burundi and Rwanda was established by a Patriarchal and Synodal decree on October 6, 2009 with its see located in the capital city Bujumbura.
Ruling Bishops
- Innocent (Byakatonda) 2012 - present
- Sabbas of Burundi 2009-2012.
