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Archbishop Abel Zayia (Zaya), C.M. †

Deceased

Archbishop of Urmya {Rezayeh} (Chaldean)

Bishop of Salmas {Shahpour} (Chaldean)


Events

DateAgeEventTitle
3 Feb 1871BornRézayéh
2 Jul 189625.4Ordained PriestPriest of Congregation of the Mission
6 Dec 193968.8AppointedArchbishop of Urmya {Rezayeh} (Chaldean), Iran
6 Dec 193968.8AppointedBishop of Salmas {Shahpour} (Chaldean), Iran
1 Jan 194068.9Ordained BishopArchbishop of Urmya {Rezayeh} (Chaldean), Iran
18 Mar 195180.1DiedArchbishop of Urmya {Rezayeh} (Chaldean), Iran

  • a priest for 54.7 years
  • a bishop for 11.2 years
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