Gumal (West Syriac diocese)

Gumal was a historical diocese within the West Syriac (Syriac Orthodox) Church. Located in the region of Beth Nuhadra, it was situated within the broader area of what is now southeastern Turkey. The diocese of Gumal is mentioned in various historical sources related to the Syriac Orthodox Church, particularly in lists of episcopal sees and accounts of church councils and synods.

Details about the specific boundaries, population, and activities of the diocese are often scarce in surviving records. However, its inclusion in lists of dioceses confirms its existence as a formal administrative unit within the ecclesiastical structure of the Syriac Orthodox Church during certain periods. Further research into Syriac chronicles, patriarchal histories, and related documents is needed to uncover more comprehensive information about the bishops and communities associated with the diocese of Gumal. Its relationship with other dioceses in the region and its role within the wider Syriac Orthodox hierarchy also remain areas of ongoing scholarly investigation.