Holy See Press Office Bulletin, 17 October 2026
From the Eastern Churches: Edouard Daher new Archbishop of Petra and Philadelphia of the Greek-Melkites (Jordan), after the resignation of Joseph Gébara
Today's Holy See Press Office Bulletin, 17 October (N. 0818), contains a single communication, from the Eastern Churches (Bulletin).
Resignations and appointments. Resignation and appointment of the Archbishop of Petra and Philadelphia of the Greek-Melkites (Jordan):
- Youssef Absi, Patriarch of Antioch of the Greek-Melkites, with the assent of the Synod of Bishops, accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Archeparchy of Petra and Philadelphia presented by Joseph Gébara.
- He elected Edouard Daher, B.C., as Archbishop of the same circumscription, transferring him from the see of Tripoli of Lebanon of the Greek-Melkites.
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Source: Sala Stampa della Santa Sede