Diocese of Krishna-Godavari of the Church of South India
| Diocese of Krishna Godavari | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Ecclesiastical province | Church of South India |
| Information | |
| Cathedral | St Andrew's Cathedral,Machilipatnam |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Govada Dyvasirvadam |
Krishna-Godavari Diocese is a diocese of Church of South India in Andrapradesh state of India. The diocese is one among the 22 dioceses of Church of South India.
About the Diocese
The diocese covers the Krishna Godavari areas of Andhra Pradesh state.[1] The headquarters of the diocese is at Machilipatnam.The Krishna-Godavari diocese is one of the largest diocese in Andhra Pradesh extending from Ongole District in the south through Srikakulam District in the northern part of Andhra Pradesh .The current bishop of the diocese is Govada Dyvasirvadam who is also serving as the moderator of Church of South India.
Bishops of the Diocese
Prior to the formation of the Church of South India
From the time of the formation of the Church of South India
- Yeddy Muthyalu (1947-1955)
- A. B. Elliott (1955-1961)
- N. D. Ananda Rao Samuel (1961–1980)
- T. B. D. Prakasa Rao (1981–2001)
- G. Dyvasirvadam (2002 to present)
See also
- Rayalaseema Diocese of the Church of South India
- Diocese of Medak of the Church of South India
- Nandyal Diocese of the Church of South India
- Karimnagar Diocese of the Church of South India
- Dornakal Diocese of the Church of South India
- Church of South India
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