Maronite Catholic Archeparchy of Cyprus
Maronite Catholic Archeparchy of Cyprus (Latin: Archeparchy Cyprensis Maronitarum) is a seat of the Maronite Church immediately subject to the Holy See. It is currently ruled by Archeparch Selim Jean Sfeir.
Archeparchy of Cyprus (Maronite) Archeparchy Cyprensis Maronitarum | |
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Location | |
Country | Cyprus |
Statistics | |
Population - Catholics | (as of 2013) 10,400 |
Parishes | 12 |
Information | |
Denomination | Maronite Church |
Rite | West Syro-Antiochene Rite |
Established | 1357 |
Cathedral | Our Lady of Grace Cathedral (Nicosia) |
Patron saint | Our Lady of Grace |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Patriarch | Bechara Boutros al-Rahi |
Archeparch | Selim Jean Sfeir |
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