The Theotokos holding Christ, with the Archangels Michael and Gabriel, in the gold mosaic at the cathedral in Bucharest

The Orthodox Church in Tanzania

Rooted in Christ. Living the Orthodox Faith.

Following Christ in worship, faith and love, across Arusha and Central Tanzania.

Our Archdiocese

Living the Orthodox faith in Arusha and Central Tanzania.

Established as a diocese on 17 November 2016, the Orthodox Archdiocese of Arusha and Central Tanzania belongs to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Our mission continues an Orthodox Christian presence in Tanzania that predates the establishment of this diocese.

Under the pastoral guidance of His Eminence Metropolitan Agathonikos, clergy, monastics and faithful share in the Church’s life and mission. Our parishes and communities serve Arusha and Central Tanzania, including Iringa, Dodoma and Singida, with worship, teaching and pastoral care at the heart of their work.

Our life is centred on the Divine Liturgy, prayer and the sacraments. In our parishes, children and adults learn the faith, families find fellowship, and those discovering Orthodoxy are welcomed. We invite you to visit, ask questions and speak with a priest as you begin to explore the life of the Church.

In prayer and in care for one another, we seek to share the love of Christ. This calling extends into our daily lives through education, healthcare, access to water, shared meals and prison ministry. Worship and service grow from the same faith and from our shared responsibility for one another.