Synod of the Maronite Church

Patriarchal Synod

Also known as: Sinodo della Chiesa Maornita Cattolica (Italiano)

Rite: Maronite (Antiochian)

Countries: Cyprus , Egypt , Israel , Jordan , Lebanon , Palestine , Syria

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Present Officials

President (2011.03.25 – ...):

Cardinal Béchara Pierre Raï (85)

Cardinal-Patriarch

Patriarch of Antioch of the Maronites (Lebanon)

President of Assembly of the Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops of Lebanon

President of Council of Catholic Patriarchs of the East

Past Officials

President: Cardinal Nasrallah Pierre Sfeir (1986.05.07 – 2011.02.26)
President: Bishop Ibrahim Hélou (later Archbishop) (1985 – 1986.05.07)
President: Cardinal Antoine Pierre Khoraiche (1975.11.25 – 1985)
President: Cardinal Paul Pierre Méouchi (1969 – 1975.01.11)

Last updated on 2025.09.22

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