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   His Eminence

   Metropolitan George Abouzakhm

   Archbishop of Homs, Syria

 

  Biography

                     
  • 1974 B. A. Theology.  ST. John Of Damascus Institute of Theology, University Of Balamend, Lebanon.

  • 1977 M. Div. Theology.  University Of Thessalonica, Greece.

  • 1977 Ordained to the Deaconate by the hands of the late Patriarch ELIAS IV, in Damascus, Syria, and served as the private secretary to the late Patriarch.

  • 1980 ordained to the Priesthood by the current Patriarch of Antioch, IGNATIUS IV. Damascus

  • 1984 elevated to the dignity of Archimandrite.

  • 1984-1999 served as the Secretary of the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Antioch, Damascus.

  • 1988-1990 elected and consecrated Bishop in 1988, and served as Auxiliary Bishop and Patriarchal Vicar.

  • 1990-1995 Dean of St. John of Damascus School of Theology, University Of Balamand, Lebanon.

  • 1995-1999 Back to the Patriarecate in Damascus as Patriarchal Vicar.

  • 1999 Elected by the Holy Synod of Antioch as Metropolitan – Archbishop of Homs, Syria, where he resides and serves today.

 


 
His Eminence Metropolitan George Abouzakhm

Archbishop of Homs, Syria

 
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