Abune Dioskoros
| (DISPUTED) His Holiness Abune Dioskoros | |
|---|---|
| (Disputed) Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church | |
| Church | Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church |
| Appointed | (Disputed) April 2007 |
| Predecessor | Abune Antonios |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1935 |
| Denomination | Eritrean Orthodox |
| Previous post | Bishop of the Seraye district of the Orthodox Church |
Abune Dioskoros (born 1935)[1] is the fourth Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church, appointed in April 2007.[2] This was possible because the regime in Eritrea changed the churchly rules for the appointment, so that the Holy Synod of the church could assign the layman to be the new Patriarch.[3] The removal of Abune Antonios, the former legal Patriarch, at the behest of the Eritrean government was denounced by Pope Shenouda III of all African Coptic Orthodox Churches and the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church who have refused to recognize Abune Dioskoros as legitimate Patriarch of Eritrea. So do several Eritrean churches particularly in the diaspora and continue to endorse his predecessor. The former Patriarch Abune Antonios (born 1927),[4] who was removed from the post after having criticized the Eritrean government for interference in church affairs, is gated by the regime in Eritrea since 2005.[3]
Excommunication
In October of 2014 the Union of Eritrean Monasteries issued a decree excommunicating Dioskoros citing a long list of alleged abuses.[5]
References
- ↑ "His Holiness Abune Dioskorios Anointed as 4th Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church". Shabait. 28 May 2007.
- ↑ "New Eritrean patriarch appointed". Shabait. 25 April 2007.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cole, Ethan (29 May 2007). "Eritrea installs controversial new orthodox patriarch". Christian Post.
- ↑ Cole, Ethan (30 January 2008). "Eritrea Hides Ex-Orthodox Head from U.S. Officials". Christian Post.
- ↑ "Excommunication Notice from the Union of Eritrean Orthodox Monasteries". The Orthodox Church News. 1 November 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Abune Antonios |
Disputed
Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church |
Succeeded by Incumbent |