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January 17, 1996

Diocese of Jerusalem Consecrates Nazareth Pastor to Succeed Kafity

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Episcopal News Service
J. Martin Bailey, Acting Director of the Middle East Council of Churches office in Jerusalem

[Jerusalem Consecrates New...] — Jerusalem Consecrates New Bishop Coadjutor. The Ven. Riah Hanna Abu El-Assal of Nazareth was consecrated bishop coadjutor for the Diocese of Jerusalem on Epiphany Sunday, January 6. He received his ring from Bishop Samir Kafity, who plans to retire at the end of 1998. (Anglican World photo/Rosenthal)