Indian Ocean

THE CHURCH OF THE PROVINCE OF THE INDIAN OCEAN

The Most Revd James Richard Wong Yin Song

Archbishop, Province of Indian Ocean & Bishop of the Seychelles

Provincial Secretary

The Revd Stephan Yve Ramarovazaha Raharojaona

Provincial Treasurer

Mr Philip Tse Rai Wai

History

The Province, covering Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles, was founded in 1973, combining two bishoprics. The Anglican mission began in Mauritius in 1810, after the capture of the island from the French. Missionaries were then sent to the other islands.