Born: Damascus, Syria, January 17, 1931.
Educated:
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St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood, NY (M.Div., 1962)
Ordained:
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Deacon, October 28, 1951, by Patriarch Alexander III
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Priest, May 29, 1960, by Metropolitan Antony Bashir
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Archimandrite, August 3, 1969, by Metropolitan Philip Saliba
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Bishop, January 9, 1983, by Metropolitan Philip Saliba
Ministry:
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Diocesan Bishop, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America (Jan. 9, 1983- 2004 ); assigned by Metropolitan Philip to Engwood Chancery.
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Diocesan Bishop of Miami and the Southeast (2004- present): assigned by Metropolitan PHILIP to the Englewood Chancery.
