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'''Mozambique''' constitutes a [[diocese]] within the [[Church of Alexandria|Patriarchate of Alexandria]]. The diocese was established in 2006.  Prior to this, Mozambique had constituted part of the Metropolis of [[Zimbabwe]]. The [[bishop]] of Mozambique is His Grace [[Theodoros (Dimitriou) of Mozambique|Theodoros (Dimitriou)]].
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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 in the nation 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.
  
There are two parishes at present in Mozambique:
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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]] by Patriarch [[Theodoros II (Choreftakis) of Alexandria|Theodoros]] on [[January 28]], 2007 at the [[Cathedral]] of Archangels in Maputo.
  
* Archangels Gabriel & Michael, Maputo. Father George Zolotenco is the pastor.
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There are two [[parish]]es at present in Mozambique:
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* Archangels Gabriel & Michael, Maputo. Father George Zolotenco is the pastor.
 
* Holy Trinity, Beira
 
* Holy Trinity, Beira
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==Ruling bishops==
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*[[Theodoros (Dimitriou) of Mozambique|Theodoros (Dimitriou)]]  2007–2010
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*[[Ioannis (Tsaftarides) of Mozambique|Ioannis (Tsaftarides)]]  2010–present
  
 
==Sources==
 
==Sources==
 
 
* [http://www.greekorthodox-zimbabwe.org/mozambique.htm Web page of the Metropolis of Zimbabwe]
 
* [http://www.greekorthodox-zimbabwe.org/mozambique.htm Web page of the Metropolis of Zimbabwe]
 
* [http://www.risu.org.ua/eng/news/article;14111 "Orthodox Ukrainians in Mozambique Have Bishop"], Religious Information Service of Ukraine
 
* [http://www.risu.org.ua/eng/news/article;14111 "Orthodox Ukrainians in Mozambique Have Bishop"], Religious Information Service of Ukraine
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* [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/298657  New Orthodox Archbishop of Johannesburg and Pretoria  8 October 2010]
  
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[[Category:Orthodoxy in Africa|Mozambique]]
[[Category:Churches]]
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[[Category:Dioceses|Mozambique]]
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[[Category:Alexandria Patriarchate Dioceses|Mozambique]]

Revision as of 02:04, February 9, 2013

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 in the nation 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 consecrated and enthroned by Patriarch 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

Sources

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