Our parish communities

Find a place to worship.

A parish is a community gathered in Christ. Use the directory to find a place to worship, learn about its community and prepare for a visit.

Saint Anthony church in Nduli. Source / credit · Missionary Shelter of Saint Dionysios of Olympus; supplied research collection

Map highlighting the eight Archdiocesan regions within Tanzania

The pastoral territory

Eight regions of Tanzania

The Archdiocese serves Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, Singida, Dodoma, Iringa, Njombe and Mbeya. The map shows regional boundaries. Individual parish profiles carry visiting directions where these are known.

Regions with recorded churchesOther Archdiocesan regions

Tanzania NBS / UN OCHA via geoBoundaries · CC BY 3.0 IGO
On this page
  1. A community of prayer and care
  2. Use the directory to find the right profile
  3. Prepare for the visit

A community of prayer and care

In parish life, the faith is heard in Scripture, confessed in worship and practised among neighbours. People learn to pray together, receive pastoral care and take responsibility for one another. The parish gives a local setting to life in the wider Church.

Families, children, newcomers and those returning after time away each bring their own questions. A first visit can begin with attentive listening and a conversation; understanding grows through participation and relationships.

Use the directory to find the right profile

Search by the name of a church, saint or place, or narrow the results by area. Open the individual profile to read its location and the description currently recorded. A search result is a starting point for planning a visit.

The directory identifies churches, communities, mission centres and projects. Each profile explains the place and its role, helping you explore both local worship and the wider development of the mission.

Prepare for the visit

Before travelling, contact the parish to confirm the service time, exact meeting place and visiting arrangements.

The directory is growing as local profiles are reviewed. If you need help finding a community, contact the Archdiocese. The first-visit guide offers a welcoming introduction to Orthodox worship.

Continue exploring

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