Malankara Orthodox Diocese of Asia Pacific
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Diocese of Asia Pacific | |
|---|---|
| Orthodox | |
 Catholicate Emblem | |
| Location | |
| Territory | Asia and Pacific Regions |
| Metropolitan | Yuhanon Mar Diascoros(Asst.[1]) |
| Information | |
| First holder | Baselios Marthoma Mathews III |
| Rite | Malankara Rite |
| Established | 01 November 2024 |
| Diocese | Asia Pacific Orthodox Diocese |
| Parent church | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church |
| Website | |
| mosc | |
The Diocese of Asia Pacific is one of the 32 dioceses of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The diocese has jurisdiction in Asia & Pacific region including Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Singapore. The diocese is headquartered at Canberra.[2][3] The new diocese is effective from 1 November 2024.
The Diocese of Asia Pacific was formed on 1 November 2024, and was declared by Baselios Marthoma Mathews III Catholicose of the East & Malankara Metropolitan through the Kalpana No.267/2024 dated 30–9–2024.[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]
Diocesan Metropolitan
| From | Until | Metropolitan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2024 | Present | Baselios Marthoma Mathews III Catholicos | 1st Metropolitan of Diocese, Ruled as Malankara Metropolitan |
| From | Until | Metropolitan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2024 | Present | H.G. Dr. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros[6] | Assistant Metropolitan |
