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Dionysius Kfoury

1879 – 1965

Syrian catholic priest

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About Dionysius Kfoury

Lived 1879 – 1965 (aged 85). Dionysius Kfoury was a Syrian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Dionysius Kfoury, BS (5 December 1879 in Khonsarah, Syria – 11 March 1965) was a bishop of the Patriarchal Vicariate of Egypt and Sudan.

Life

Dionysius Kfoury was on August 6, 1904, ordained to the priesthood. On 9 December 1926, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Antioch, and on the same day as the Titular Archbishop. On 20 June 1927 Kfoury was named Titular Archbishop of Tarsus of Greek Melkites. His ordination was performed by Melkite Patriarch of Antioch Cyril IX Moghabghab, and his co-consecrators were Basilio Cattan of Beirut and Byblos and Bishop Melezio Abou-Assaleh of Baalbek in Lebanon.

From 1932 to 1954 he was in the office of Patriarchal Vicar of Alexandria and successor of Anthony Farage. He was co-consecrator of Archbishop Elias Zoghby of Baalbek, which was also in the adjoining office Patriarchal Vicar of Alexandria.

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Positions held
Auxiliary bishop, Titular bishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dionysius Kfoury?

Syrian catholic priest

When was Dionysius Kfoury born?

Dionysius Kfoury was born on 5 December 1879.

When did Dionysius Kfoury die?

Dionysius Kfoury died on 11 March 1965 in Beirut.

What was Dionysius Kfoury's occupation?

Dionysius Kfoury was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Dionysius Kfoury?

Dionysius Kfoury was Syrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dionysius Kfoury

· Wikidata: Q1226947

· DBpedia: Dionysius Kfoury

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