Michel Kassarji
Michel Kassarji (born June 1, 1956 in Zahlé ) is a Lebanese priest and Bishop of Beirut .
Life
Michel Kassarji was ordained a priest on May 6, 1985 . Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Beirut on January 12, 2001 .
He was ordained bishop by the Patriarch of Babylon , Raphael I. Bidawid , on March 10 of the same year; Co- consecrators were Antoine Audo SJ , Bishop of Aleppo , and Georges Scandar , Bishop of Zahlé .
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predecessor | Office | successor |
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Raphael Yousif Warda |
Bishop of Beirut since 2001 |
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personal data | |
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SURNAME | Kassarji, Michel |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Lebanese priest, Bishop of Beirut |
DATE OF BIRTH | June 1, 1956 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Pay |