Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis

Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis (born 24 August 1968 in Beirut, Lebanon) is a Lebanese Catholic bishop, diplomat, and Maronite archbishop. He currently serves as the Apostolic Nuncio to the United Arab Emirates.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis
Apostolic Nuncio to United Arab Emirates
Titular Archbishop of Rusellae
Appointed3 January 2023
PredecessorFrancisco Montecillo Padilla
Other post(s)Titular Archbishop of Rusellae
Orders
Ordination21 May 1994
by Khalil Abi-Nader
Consecration19 January 2019
by Pietro Parolin, Dominique Mamberti and Paul Youssef Matar
Personal details
Born (1968-08-24) 24 August 1968
NationalityLebanese
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Previous post(s)
  • Apostolic Nuncio to Pakistan (2018-2023)
MottoScis Domine, quia amo te
Coat of arms
Ordination history of
Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis
History
Priestly ordination
Ordained byArchbishop Khalil Abi-Nader
Date21 May 1994
PlaceMaronite Cathedral of Saint George, Beirut
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecratorCardinal Pietro Parolin
Co-consecratorsCardinal Dominique Mamberti
Archbishop Paul Youssef Matar
Date19 January 2019
Episcopal succession
Bishops consecrated by Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis as principal consecrator
Khalid Rehmat, O.F.M. Cap.2021
Yousaf Sohan, O.F.M. Cap.2023
Styles of
Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop
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