Macedonian Orthodox Diocese of Europe
The Macedonian Orthodox Diocese of Europe is a diocese of the Macedonian Orthodox Church in Western Europe. It is headed by Metropolitan Pimen of Europe from 06.4.2006.
Diocese of Europe Европска Епархија | |
|---|---|
St. Naum church in Malmö | |
| Location | |
| Territory | Sweden Germany Italy Slovenia Austria Croatia Switzerland France |
| Headquarters | Malmö, Sweden |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Eastern Orthodox |
| Established | 4 December 1994 |
| Language | Church Slavonic Macedonian |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Metropolitan Pimen |
| Website | |
| mpee.mk | |
The diocese today has 35 church communities across western European countries, of which 13 are in Germany. In its period of existence the diocese has built 4 new churches in Malmö, Triengen, Berlin and Mainz. Another one is being built in Zagreb.[1] In London, the church worships in the chapel of the House of St Barnabas in Soho.
List of Orthodox Churches
See also
- Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Great Britain and Ireland
- Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of France
- Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Italy and Malta
- Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Austria
- Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Switzerland and Lichtenstein
- Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Germany
- Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Scandinavia
References
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