Provincial Directory: The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean
Map and Statistics
| Geographical Area: | 230,223 Sq Km |
| Population: | 14,470,000 |
| Number of Anglicans: | 120,000 |
| Number of Christians: | 6,928,000 |
| Number of Parishes: | 86 |
| Number of Clergy: | 114 |
History
The Province, covering Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles, was founded in 1973, combining two bishoprics. The Anglican mission began in Mauritius in 1810, after the capture of the island from the French. Missionaries were then sent to the other islands.
Information:
Primate:The Most Revd Gerald James (Ian) Ernest
Provincial Secretary: The Revd Samitiana Jhonson Razafindralambo
Provincial Treasurer: Mr Philip Tse Rai Wai
Diocese:
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Antananarivo
Antsiranana Fianarantsoa Mahajanga Mauritius Seychelles Toamasina |