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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 in the island 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 [[consecration of a bishop|consecrated]] and [[Enthronement|enthroned]] as His Grace by Patriarch [[Theodoros II (Choreftakis) of Alexandria|Theodoros]] on [[January 28]], 2007 at the [[Cathedral]] of Archangels in Maputo.
There are two [[parish]]es at present in Mozambique:
* Archangels Gabriel & Michael, Maputo. Father George Zolotenco is the pastor.
* Holy Trinity, Beira
==Ruling bishops==
*[[Theodoros (Dimitriou) of Mozambique|Theodoros (Dimitriou)]] 2007–2010
* [[Ioannis (Tsaftarides) of Mozambique|Ioannis (Tsaftarides)]] 2010–present
==Sources==
* [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.digitaljournal.com/article/298657 New Orthodox Archbishop of Johannesburg and Pretoria 8 October 2010]
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