Diocese of Canada | |
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Orthodox | |
Location | |
Territory | Canada |
Metropolitan | Zachariah Mar Nicholovos(Asst. [1] ) |
Information | |
First holder | Baselios Marthoma Mathews III |
Rite | Malankara Rite |
Established | 01 November 2024 |
Diocese | Canada Orthodox Diocese |
Parent church | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church |
Website | |
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The Diocese of Canada is one of the 32 dioceses of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The diocese has jurisdiction over all parts of Canada. The diocese is headquartered at Toronto. [2] [3] The new diocese becomes effective on 1 November 2024. The Malankara Metropolitan will take charge of the new diocese.
The Diocese of Canada was formed on 1 November 2024, and was announced by Baselios Marthoma Mathews III Catholicose of the East & Malankara Metropolitan through the Kalpana No.267/2024 dated 30 September 2024. [4] This decision was made following thorough studies and evaluations, based on the recommendations from Association Managing Committee on 10 October 2024, and the Holy Episcopal Synod on 29 October 2024. [5]
List of Diocesan Metropolitan | |||
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From | Until | Metropolitan | Notes |
01–11–2024 | Present | Baselios Marthoma Mathews III Catholicos | 1st Metropolitan of Diocese, Ruled as Malankara Metropolitan |
Assistant Metropolitan | |||
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From | Until | Metropolitan | Notes |
05-11-2024 | Present | Zachariah Mar Nicholovos [6] | Assistant metropolitan |
List of Parishes and Congregations included in the Diocese of Canada [7]
Organizing Parishes:
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