Gilbert Rateloson Rakotondravelo

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Gilbert Rateloson Rakotondravelo
Archbishop and Primate of the Province of the Indian Ocean
Bishop of Fianarantsoa
Church Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean
DioceseFianarantsoa
In office2024–present
Predecessor James Wong
Orders
Consecration2003

Gilbert Rateloson Rakotondravelo is a Malagasy Anglican bishop. He was the elected and installed as the founding bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, in the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean in 2003. In 2018, he oversaw the completion of St. Mark's Cathedral in Fianarantsoa. He succeeded James Wong as the province's archbishop and primate in 2024. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Andrianarisoa, Vero (17 December 2024). "ÉGLISE ANGLICANE - L'évêque Ven Darrell consacré". L'Express de Madagascar. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  2. Michael, Mark (19 December 2024). "Province of the Indian Ocean Elects Seventh Archbishop". The Living Church. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
Anglican Communion titles
New title Bishop of Fianarantsoa
Since 2003
Incumbent
Preceded by Archbishop and Primate of the Province of the Indian Ocean
Since 2024