Joseph Tawil Cleric

Archbishop Joseph Tawil (December 25, 1913 - February 17, 1999) was the Melkite Greek Catholic eparch for the United States, teacher and theologian. He is remembered for his participation in the Second Vatican Council, expanding the Melkite Church in the United States, and articulating the unique role of the Eastern Catholic Churches in his 1970 pastoral letter The Courage To Be Ourselves.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 25, 1913
Birth place
Damascus , Syria
Date of deathFebruary 17, 1999

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