Archeparchy of Haifa and the Holy Land
| Archeparchy of Haifa and the Holy Land Archieparchia Ptolemaidensis Maronitarum | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Israel and Palestinian territories |
| Statistics | |
| Population - Catholics |
(as of 2013) 7,000 |
| Parishes | 8 |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Maronite Church |
| Rite | Maronite Rite |
| Established | 8 June 1996 |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Archeparch | Moussa El-Hage |
The Archeparchy of Haifa and the Holy Land (in Latin: Archieparchia Ptolemaidensis Maronitarum in the Holy Land) is a branch of the Catholic Church immediately subject to the Patriarch of Antioch of the Maronites. In 2007 there were 7,000 baptized. It is currently governed by Archbishop Moussa El-Hage, Antonin Maronit Order
Territory
The archeparchy includes all the faithful of the Maronite Church who live in Israel. Arcieparchial seat is the city of Haifa, where the Cathedral of Saint Louis the King. The territory is divided into six parishes.
History
The archeparchy was erected on 8 June 1996, with territory taken from Archeparchy of Tyre. On 5 October the same year the archeparchy has ceded part of its territory for the benefit of the erection of the patriarchal exarchates of Jerusalem and Palestine and Jordan, which have since joined in persona episcopi all arcieparchy.
Affiliated Bishops
- Paul Nabil El-Sayah (8 June 1996 - 6 June 2011 Appointed Archbishop of the Patriarchal Curia of Antioch)
- Moussa El-Hage, OAM, from 16 June 2012
Statistics
The archeparchy at the end of 2007 there were 7,000 faithful, 11 priests and 6 parishes.
External Links
- Storia dei Maroniti in Terra Santa: in francese and in inglese