Jacques Georges Habib Hafouri

Jacques Georges Habib Hafouri (August 20, 1916 – May 4, 2011) was a Syrian Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the oldest Syrian Roman Catholic bishop.

Jacques Georges Habib Hafouri
Bishop of Archeparchy of Hassaké-Nisibi (Syria)
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeArcheparchy of Hassaké-Nisibi (Syria)
In office1966–present
PredecessorJacques Michel Djarwé
SuccessorJacques Behnan Hindo
Orders
OrdinationJanuary 28, 1940
Personal details
Born(1916-08-20)August 20, 1916
Damas, Syria
Died(2011-05-04)May 4, 2011
Previous postBishop

Hafouri was born in Damas, Syria and was ordained a priest on January 28, 1940. Hafouri was appointed Bishop of Archeparchy of Hassaké-Nisibi Diocese on March 18, 1982 and ordained bishop on August 13, 1982. He remained bishop of the diocese until his retirement on June 28, 1996.[1]

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