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The Province of Jerusalem and the Middle EastThe Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East The Episcopal/Anglican Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East is the largest and most diverse Province within the Anglican Communion. The Church is headed by a President Bishop, currently The Most. Rev. Dr. Mouneer Hanna Anis, a Primate in the Anglican Communion.
(Map attributed to "BibleLands") Each diocese is headed by a bishop. The President Bishop is chosen from among the diocesan bishops, and retains diocesan responsibility. The current President Bishop also serves as Bishop of Egypt and North Africa. The province estimates that it has around 35,000 baptized members in over 150 congregations. The province has around 50 educational or medical establishments and 120 clergy.
(Diocese of Egypt in Orange; Diocese of Jerusalem in Blue) (Diocese of Cyprus in Red; Diocese of Iran in Green)
The Province includes four diocese, each diocese with a bishop: Israel, Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon The Rt. Rev. Suheil Dawani 2. The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf Cyprus, The Gulf States, Iraq, Arabia The Rt. Rev. Michael Lewis 3. The Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Djibouti The Most Rev. Dr. Mouneer H. Anis Iran The Rt. Rev. Azad Marshall
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The Most Rev. Dr. Mouneer Hanna Anis
Lent 2010My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we have now entered the season of "Lent." This is a season of reflection, of remembrance, of focus for Christians. The focus is on the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We cannot separate these, not even for a moment. Please join me as we journey together towards the death and resurrection of our Lord. +Mouneer
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