Syrian Catholic Eparchy of Beirut

The Syrian (or Syriac) Catholic (Patriarchal) Eparchy of Beirut is the proper (arch)eparchy (Eastern Catholic (arch)diocese) of the Syrian Catholic Church's (Antiochian Rite in Syriac language) Patriarch of Antioch in his actual seat, Beirut, capital of Lebanon.

History

It was established in 1819. Mostly the Patriarch is its sole Ordinary, but he may also appoint a proper Eparch (bishop).

It enjoyed a papal visit from Pope Benedict XVI in September 2012.

Episcopal Ordinaries

(Syrian Rite)

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Eparchs (Bishops) of Beirut

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