Philip Gemayel
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Philip Gemayel (or Filibus Al-Jumayyil, Philibos Gemaiel), was Maronite Patriarch of Antioch for a few months in 1795-1796.
, Lebanon
on about 1740. He was consecrated coadjutor bishop
, titular of Listra, on December 1767 by Patriarch Joseph Estephan
for the Maronite diocese of Cyprus
ruled by his old uncle Elias Gemayel, to who he succeeded as bishop in 1786. He, as his predecessors, used to reside in Lebanon.
Philip Gemayel was elected Patriarch on June 14, 1795. His election was opposed by some bishops, the ones more near to the previous Patriarch Joseph Estephan died in 1793, i.e. Joseph Tyan
, John Helou
and Joseph Najm (or Nujaym). Philip Gemayel asked the confirmation of the Vatican
writing a request with twelve propositions. He anyway died a few months later, on April 12, 1796, before to get the answer. Pope Pius VI
, unknown of Gemayel's death, confirmed his election on June 27, 1796.
Life
Philip Gemayel was born in BikfayaBikfaya
Bikfaya is a town in the Matn District region of Mount Lebanon. Its stone houses with red-tiled roofs resting amidst pine and oak forests make Bikfaya one of the most sought-after suburbs of Beirut and one of Lebanon's most popular summer resorts.-Culture:...
, Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
on about 1740. He was consecrated coadjutor bishop
Coadjutor bishop
A coadjutor bishop is a bishop in the Roman Catholic or Anglican churches who is designated to assist the diocesan bishop in the administration of the diocese, almost as co-bishop of the diocese...
, titular of Listra, on December 1767 by Patriarch Joseph Estephan
Joseph Estephan
Joseph VI Estephan , , was the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch from 1766 until his death in 1793.-Life:...
for the Maronite diocese of Cyprus
Maronites in Cyprus
The Maronites in Cyprus are members of the Maronite Church whose ancestors migrated from the Levant during the Middle Ages. They traditionally speak their own variety of Arabic in addition to Greek...
ruled by his old uncle Elias Gemayel, to who he succeeded as bishop in 1786. He, as his predecessors, used to reside in Lebanon.
Philip Gemayel was elected Patriarch on June 14, 1795. His election was opposed by some bishops, the ones more near to the previous Patriarch Joseph Estephan died in 1793, i.e. Joseph Tyan
Joseph Tyan
Joseph VII Peter Tyan , , was the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch from 1796 until his resignation in 1809.-Life:...
, John Helou
John Helou
John XI Helou , was the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch from 1809 until his death in 1823.-Life:...
and Joseph Najm (or Nujaym). Philip Gemayel asked the confirmation of the Vatican
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
writing a request with twelve propositions. He anyway died a few months later, on April 12, 1796, before to get the answer. Pope Pius VI
Pope Pius VI
Pope Pius VI , born Count Giovanni Angelo Braschi, was Pope from 1775 to 1799.-Early years:Braschi was born in Cesena...
, unknown of Gemayel's death, confirmed his election on June 27, 1796.