Welcome to the official website of the Anglican Diocese of Antananarivo.
About us
The Diocese of Antananarivo was established in January 1969, following the division of the Diocese of Madagascar. It is part of the Eklesia Episkopaly Malagasy (Malagasy Episcopal Church) – the national structure of the Anglican Church in Madagascar, and within the Province of the Indian Ocean in the Anglican Communion.
Our mission is to continue sharing the word of God through evangelisation, social outreach, community development, education and training, volunteering and ministering to all with God’s love.
Our theme from the XVI DIOCESAN SYNOD is:
“Churches working together, and bearing witness of love and good deeds in Christ.”
Meet the Diocesan Bishop
The current Bishop of the Diocese is the Right Reverend Samoela Jaona Ranarivelo, who was consecrated as the 4th Bishop at St. Laurent Cathedral, Ambohimanoro, on June 29, 2008.
He leads the headquarters of the Malagasy Episcopal Church (FEEM) and represents the Anglican Church in ecumenical bodies in Madagascar (FFKM), as well as in various official functions.
He is also a member of the African Academy of Religious, Social and Political Sciences (AASRSP), and serves on the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC).
The Diocesan Office
The “Evêché Ambohimanoro” is the official residence of the Bishop of Antananarivo and also serves as the diocesan office located within the precincts of St Laurent’s Cathedral, Ambohimanoro.
The office ensures a crucial role in supporting the work of the bishop and the different departments and other diocesan structures.
It is also the Central Office of the Eklesia Episkopaly Malagasy.
The Diocesan Synod
The Diocesan Synod is the highest governing entity that is convened every 5 years. It is composed of the Bishop, the Diocesan Chancelor, the house of clergy, the house of lay ministers and elected lay representatives from around the Diocese.
Elected representatives from the synod constitute the Synod Committee that meet on a regular basis, and serves as the decision-making body under the leadership of the Diocesan Bishop.
Structure
We are a diverse christian community with churches spread around 5 geographic regions of Madagascar, including Analamanga, Itasy, Bongolava, Vakinankaratra and Alaotra-Mangoro..
Since 2016, the diocese is organised into 03 Archdeaconeries, 13 Deaneries and 52 Parishes that cover over 210 churches.
These church communities are overseen by full time clergies, catechists and evangelists.
The Diocese also ministers to various chaplaincies including the military, the hospital, the prison and social centers.
Departments
In its mission, the diocese is supported by 5 departments established by the synod, namely:
- The Project and Development Department
- Communications Department (DSDA)
- Legal Department
- Financial Department
News...
Statement from the Christian Council of Churches of Madagascar (FFKM)
Easter Message from the Bishop
