Melkite Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Latakia

Archeparchy of Latakia (Melkite Greek)

Archeparchy Laodicena Graecorum Melkitarum
Location
CountrySyria
Statistics
Population
  • (as of 2013)
  • 14,500
Parishes18
Information
DenominationMelkite Greek Catholic Church
RiteByzantine Rite
Established1961
CathedralOur Lady of Annunciation Cathedral
Current leadership
PopeLeo XIV
PatriarchYoussef Absi
ArcheparchGeorges Khawam, M.S.P.
Bishops emeritusNikolaki Sawaf

Melkite Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Latakia (in Latin: Archeparchy Laodicena Graecorum Melkitarum) is an eparchy of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church immediately subject to the Holy See. In 2009 there were 14,500 baptized. It is currently governed by archeparch Georges Khawam.

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