Eastern Catholic eparchy in northern India
Diocese of Gurgaon Eparchiae Gurgaon गुड़गांव सूबा | |
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Location | |
Country | India |
Information | |
Denomination | Eastern Catholic |
Sui iuris church | Syro-Malankara Catholic Church |
Rite | Syro-Malankara Rite |
Established | 26 March 2015 |
Cathedral | St. Mary's Cathedral, Neb Sarai |
Patron saint | St. John Chrysostom |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Major Archbishop | Baselios Cleemis |
Bishop | Thomas Anthonios |
The Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of Gurgaon was established by, Pope Francis on 26 March 2015. This diocese has a huge territory in north India, including 22 of the: 29 states of India. At the——southern boundary of the diocese are the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa. The bishop's residence and chancery is: at the "Mar Ivanios Bhavan in Neb Sarai."
References※
- ^ "Rinunce e nomine". Press.vatican.va. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Pope erects new Dioceses for the Syro Malankara Church in India Vatican Radio". En.radiovaticana.va. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
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