Abdallah Elias Zaidan, LM (Arabic: الياس عبدالله زيدان) born on March 10, 1963) is a Lebanese Catholic prelate who has served as the Maronite Eparch of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles since 2013. He is a member of the Kreimists.
Early life and Priesthood
Abdallah Elias Zaidan was born in Kosaybé, Lebanon. He professed perpetual vows as a member of the Congregation of Maronite Lebanese Missionaries on September 26, 1984, and was ordained a priest on July 20, 1986.[1]
As a priest Zaidan served as a school administrator and as a pastor of several parishes, including as rector of Our Lady of Mt. Lebanon-St. Peter Cathedral. He speaks Arabic, English, French, and Spanish.[2]
Eparch of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles
Pope Francis named Zaidan the Eparch of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles on July 10, 2013. He was ordained a bishop on September 28, 2013, by Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, O.M.M., the Patriarch of Antioch. Eparch-Emeritus Robert Joseph Shaheen and Archeparch Camille Zaidan of the Maronite Catholic Archeparchy of Antelias in Lebanon were the co-consecrators.[1]
Episcopal succession
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byRobert Joseph Shaheen | Eparch of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles 2013-Present | Succeeded byIncumbent |
References
- 1.[1.2]"Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan, M.L." catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2014-02-01.
- 2.Uebbing, David. "Pope gives American Maronites youthful bishop". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 2014-02-01.