The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean

Geographical Area: 230,223 Sq Km

Population: 14,470,000

Primate

Primate of the Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean and Bishop of Fianarantsoa
The Most Revd Dr Gilbert Rateloson Rakotondravelo

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.

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