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The Anglican Diocese of Guyana is one of eight within the Province of the West Indies.[1] Its cathedral is St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown. The diocese came into being on 24 August 1842, when William Austin was consecrated as the first bishop. The diocese also covers Suriname and Cayenne/French Guiana. | The Anglican Diocese of Guyana is one of eight within the Province of the West Indies.[1] Its cathedral is St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown. The diocese came into being on 24 August 1842, when William Austin was consecrated as the first bishop. The diocese also covers Suriname and Cayenne/French Guiana.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Diocese of Guyana", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diocese of Guyana, accessed 14 March 2020. </ref> | ||
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