Aguia Jean Martial Arnaud Kouamé

Aguia Jean Martial Arnaud Kouamé (born 26 March 1977), is an Ivorian Catholic prelate who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Abidjan, Ivory Coast on 13 May 2026. Before that, from 15 January 2005 until 13 May 2026, he served as a priest of the same Ecclesiastical Metropolitan Province. He was appointed by Pope Leo XIV. He was contemporaneously assigned Titular Bishop of Sutunurca. His episcopal consecration is scheduled on 11 July 2026 at Abidjan.

Early life and education Aguia Jean Martial Arnaud Kouamé was born on 26 March 1977 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. He studied at the Saint Paul VI University Seminary, in Abidjan, graduating with a licentiate in philosophy and a bachelor's degree in theology. He holds a licentiate in canon law and a Master's degree in philosophy and in history and philosophy of science awarded by the University of Strasbourg, in France. He graduated with a licentiate in moral theology from the University of Lille in France, having studied there from 2012 until 2013. He studied at the University of Strasbourg from 2013 until 2018, graduating with Doctorate in "Ethique, Option Ethique et Religion" (Ethics, Ethics and Religion Option).

Priest He was ordained a priest for the Archdioese of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on 15 January 2005. He served as a priest until 13 May 2026. While a priest he served in various roles and locations, including: