Christianity: Details about 'Episcopal Diocese Of Atlanta'
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The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta comprises middle and north Georgia. It is in Province IV of the Episcopal Church, USA.
HistoryThe Anglican presence in Georgia was established February 12, 1733 with Christ Church in Savannah, Georgia. By 1841 the Diocese of Georgia had been established. In 1907 the Diocesan Convention unanimously voted to divide the diocese in two, forming the Diocese of Atlanta. In December of 1907, the Diocese of Atlanta held it's Primary Convention at Christ Church, Macon. 2007 marks the beginning of the Centenniel celebration of the diocese. Plans are already being made including the publishing of a history for the diocese: The Diocese of Atlanta: Centennial Celebration 1907 - 2007. BishopsThe current bishop is J. Neil Alexander. He was installed in 2001. On January 25 2006 he was nominated for Presiding Bishop. Election to this office will occur at the 2005 General Convention About the ParishesThe Diocese of Atlanta has 93 parishes and more than 55,000 parishioners. The See of the Diocese is the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta, Georgia. Contact InformationDiocesan Offices are located at: External links
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