Memory Eternal! His Grace, Bishop ELIAS (Najm)

Self-Ruled Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

Memory Eternal! His Grace Bishop ELIAS (Najm), Bishop of Apamea and Abbot of the Patriarchal Monastery of the Holy Prophet Elias in Dhour Shweir, Lebanon

It was with much sadness that we received the news of the falling asleep in Christ of our beloved brother, His Grace ELIAS (Najm), Bishop of Apamea, and Abbot of St. Elias Monastery in Dhour Shweir, Lebanon. His Grace was born in the village of Agmeed Shouf, Lebanon. He came from a priestly family. His father was a priest in the town of Bhamdoun, Lebanon. At the age of 14, he enrolled at the Balamand Seminary. After 5 years at the Balamand, he was sent by the late Patriarch ALEXANDER III (Tahan) to the school of Halki, Turkey, where he studied theology. After graduation he returned to the Patriarchate of Antioch, and was appointed Abbot of St. Elias Monastery where he served until his repose. He was very friendly, humble and loved by all people. We ask our brother hierarchs and beloved clergy and all faithful of this Archdiocese to remember him in their fervent prayers. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family and relatives. May his memory be eternal, and may his soul rest in peace.

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