Faik Haddad
Anglican Bishop of Jerusalem
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Faik Ibrahim Haddad[1] (فائق حداد [Fā'iq Ḥaddād], b. 28 December 1914 Tulkarm; d. 23 January 2001 Amman) was the 11th Anglican bishop of Jerusalem,[2] he was the first bishop[3][4] of Arab descent[5] to head the diocese.[6] He was also a Chaplain of the Order of Saint John.[7]
Faik Ibrahim Haddad | |
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| Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem | |
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| Church | Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East |
| Diocese | Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem |
| In office | 1976-1984 |
| Predecessor | Robert Stopford |
| Successor | Samir Kafity |
| Previous posts | Canon Residentiary St George's Cathedral Jerusalem |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1940 by Bishop Francis Brown |
| Consecration | 29 August 1974 by Robert Stopford |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 December 1914 |
| Died | 23 January 2001 (aged 86) |
Background and education
Haddad was born in Tulkarm city on 28 December 1914 into a Palestinian family that had been active in Anglican life in the area.[8] He grew up in Tulkarm city,[8] and was educated in his city schools,[8] then he was educated at St. George's School, Jerusalem and the American University of Beirut.[9]
Early career
Later career
In 1971 he was appointed a Canon Residentiary at St. George's Cathedral, Jerusalem and served there[11] until his consecration[12] as Coadjutor Bishop of Jerusalem on 29 August 1974.[13] He became diocesan bishop[14] on 6 January 1976[15] and served until 1984.[16]
Honors
Order of the Holy Sepulchre, for his contribution to theological dialogue and church unity.[17]
Order of Saint John, by Queen of the United Kingdom Elizabeth II on 4 November 1977.[18]
Jordanian Order of Independence, by the King of Jordan Hussein bin Talal in 1983.[17]
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