Bombay Orthodox Diocese

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Diocese of Bombay
Orthodox
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Location
Country India
Territory Bombay
MetropolitanH. G. Geevarghese Mar Coorilose
Geevarghese Mar Theophilos(Asst.)
HeadquartersOrthodox Church Centre, Dr. Mar Theophilius marg, Sector 10- A, Vashi, Juhu Nagar, New Mumbai- 400 703
Information
First holder Thomas Mar Makarios
Rite Malankara Rite
Established1976
DioceseBombay Diocese
Parent church Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church
Website
Bombay Diocese

Bombay Diocese is one of the 32 diocese of the Indian Orthodox Church located at The Orthodox Church Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

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History

The parishes in Mumbai Region were part of the Outside Kerala Diocese until the Bombay Diocese was formed in 1976. The first parish in Mumbai was St. Mary's Orthodox Syrian Cathedral in Dadar, which was consecrated in 1951 by the late Catholicos Baselios Geevarghese II. The present Diocese of Mumbai was formed in 1976, with Thomas Mar Makarios as its first bishop.

The Diocese established the first Gregorian Community in Roha near Mumbai, with the motto "worship, study, and service". Named after the saint Mary, the community aimed to create a space for young people to meet and experience the richness of nature, to induct them into the monastic life and worship patterns, and to instill a sense of commitment and service to the community.

Diocesan Metropolitan

List of Diocesan Metropolitan
FromUntilMetropolitanNotes
19761979 Dr. Thomas Mar Makarios Transferred to newly formed American Diocese. Died in February 2008.
19791997Dr. Philipose Mar TheophilosEntombed at Thrikkunnath Seminary, Aluva
2006Present Geevarghese Mar Coorilos

Parishes

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