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Patriarch Youssef Absi appoints Edouard Daher as archbishop of Petra and Philadelphia

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Patriarch Youssef Absi has elected Edouard Daher as the new archbishop of the Greek-Melkite Archeparchy of Petra and Philadelphia in Jordan. The decision was made with the consent of the Synod of Bishops after Patriarch Absi accepted the resignation of Joseph Gebara from pastoral care of the archeparchy.

Daher moves to the new position from the Greek-Melkite see of Tripoli in Lebanon.

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Earlier version, Sunday 18 October

Patriarch Youssef Absi accepts resignation of Joseph Gébara, appoints Edouard Daher as Archbishop of Petra and Filadelfia

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 17, 3:01 AM Holy See Press Office Italiano Dalle Chiese Orientali
  2. Oct 17, 3:06 AM Holy See Press Office From the Eastern Churches
  3. Oct 17, 7:30 AM L'Osservatore Romano Italiano Nostre Informazioni

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