Eparchy of Beirut {Bairut} (Syrian)

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Bishop(s) Vacant

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy Erected: 1817 Rite: Syrian Country: Lebanon Mailing Address: Patrarcat Syrien Catholique, Rue de Damas, B.P. 116-5087, Beyrouth, Liban Telephone: (01)615.892; 615.894 Fax: 616.573

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Past and Present Ordinaries

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
1817	Erected		Eparchy of Beirut {Bairut} (Syrian) (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1999	26,000			16		16	1,625			9	7	ap2000
2000	4,500			16		16	281			11	7	ap2001
2001	20,000			16		16	1,250			11	5	ap2002
2002	4,500			12	1	13	346		1	7	5	ap2003
2003	14,500			12	1	13	1,115		1	7	5	ap2004
2004	14,500			12	1	13	1,115		1	7	5	ap2005

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops

• None