The Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East

The 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:

1. The Diocese of Jerusalem

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

4. The Diocese of Iran

Iran

The Rt. Rev. Azad Marshall