The Diocese of Asia Pacific is one of the 32 dioceses of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and was formerly part of the Madras Diocese. The newly formed diocese has jurisdiction over the Asia and Pacific region, including Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and Singapore. It is headquartered in Canberra. The new diocese came into effect on 1 November 2024.
The formation of the Diocese of Asia Pacific was officially declared by Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Catholicos of the East and Malankara Metropolitan, through Kalpana No. 267/2024 dated 30 September 2024. This decision followed extensive studies and evaluations, based on recommendations from the Association Managing Committee on 10 October 2024 and the Holy Episcopal Synod on 29 October 2024.
Leadership:
• Baselios Marthoma Mathews III Catholicos
1 November 2024 – Present
First Metropolitan of the Diocese, ruling as Malankara Metropolitan.
• H.G. Dr. Yuhanon Mar Diascoros
1 November 2024 – Present
Assistant Metropolitan.
Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory
asiapacificdiocese@gmail.com