Eparchy of Sarba (Maronite)

Historical Details

• Eparchy of Sarba (Maronite)
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy
  • Erected: 11 December 1959
  • Maronite Catholic Church of the Antiochian Tradition
  • Country: Lebanon

Past Ordinaries

• Michael Doumith † (11 Dec 1959 Appointed - 25 Feb 1989 Died)

Historical Summary

Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1970	47,400	94,133	50.4%	30	62	92	515		64	170	40	ap1971
1980	65,000			18	47	65	1,000		80	152	37	ap1981

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

Affiliated Bishops, Living

• Selim Jean Sfeir (Priest: 22 May 1988 to Oct 2020)

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Michael Doumith † (Bishop: 11 Dec 1959 to 25 Feb 1989)

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