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His Grace. Mor Malatius Barnaba, the previous
Bishop of Homs and Hama, Syria reposed in the Lord, 18th November
2004. He was born in Azech, Turkey 1922. His father was Abouna Josef
Georgis. His Grace was given the same name when he was baptized.
His Grace started to study in Azech and later on continued his studies
at the Mor Touma Church in Mousul Iraq.
He was ordained deacon by Mor Athanasios Touma Al Kasir and in 1939
His Grace continued his studies in Zahle, Lebanon. In 1947 he became
a Monk and shortly after he went to Homs, Syria.
In 1957 he was ordained Bishop and received the name Mor Malatius
Barnaba in the Church of Virgin Mary, "Um El Zunar" in Homs, Syria.
His Grace ordained many Bishops and deacons during his serving time
and consecrated many new Churches and homes for children. His Grace
was also a very wise and well educated man and wrote several books.
After the very difficult car accident a few years ago His Grace
was retired and during this time one of his students, namely H.E.
Mor Solanos has taken over the responsibility of his congregation.
His Grace Mor Malatius Barnaba became 82 years old.
It is a great loss for the Syriac Orthodox Church and it will create
a lot of empty void for the church to fill. We, who got the chance
to meet His Grace and receive his blessings are deeply sad, but
at the same time very grateful that the Lord granted us the beautiful
time we got to spend with His Grace
John 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where
I am, there shall also my servant be; If any man serve me, him will
my Father honour.
A visual animation on His Grace life can be seen
here. (flash
plug-in is required)
Letters of condolences may be sent via e-mail to
maytamsy@maytamsy.org
We offer our condolences to the family of
His Grace Bishop Mor Malatius Barnaba and to the deceased' lovers,
with the prayers of His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas,
May God
keep his life.
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