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| − | His Grace the Most Reverend [[Bishop]] '''Gibran (Ramlawey) of Australia | + | His Grace the Most Reverend [[Bishop]] '''Gibran (Ramlawey) of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania''' ([[September 14]], 1931 – [[January 16]], 1999) was the [[Patriarchal Vicar]] of the Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania from 1969-1999. |
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*1959 - Metrop. Elia ordains Dcn Gibran a priest. Fr Gibran continues to teach. | *1959 - Metrop. Elia ordains Dcn Gibran a priest. Fr Gibran continues to teach. | ||
*1962 - Fr Gibran receives graduate diploma in literature from St. Joseph University in Beirut. | *1962 - Fr Gibran receives graduate diploma in literature from St. Joseph University in Beirut. | ||
| − | ===America=== | + | ===North America=== |
*1962 - Metropolitan [[Anthony (Bashir) of New York|Antony Bashir]] calls Fr Gibran to join the [[Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America|Syrian Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America]]; Fr Gibran serves at St. Nicholas Church in Montreal, Canada. | *1962 - Metropolitan [[Anthony (Bashir) of New York|Antony Bashir]] calls Fr Gibran to join the [[Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America|Syrian Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America]]; Fr Gibran serves at St. Nicholas Church in Montreal, Canada. | ||
*1963 - [[Archimandrite]] Gibran transferred to St. Mary's Church in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Archim. Gibran continues theological and academic studies. | *1963 - [[Archimandrite]] Gibran transferred to St. Mary's Church in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Archim. Gibran continues theological and academic studies. | ||
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*1968-69 - Archim. Gibran teaches philosophy at John Carroll University. | *1968-69 - Archim. Gibran teaches philosophy at John Carroll University. | ||
*1969 Apr - Archim. Gibran elected president of Greater Cleveland Council of Orthodox Clergy. | *1969 Apr - Archim. Gibran elected president of Greater Cleveland Council of Orthodox Clergy. | ||
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| − | *1969 | + | ===Patriarchal Vicar of Australasia=== |
| − | ::Oct 17 - Archim. Gibran elected | + | |
| − | *1969 Oct 22 - Archim. Gibran notified about election. American archdiocese asked to consecrate him. Bishop Gibran | + | *1969 Appointed [[Exarch]] and dispatched to Australia from USA by [[Church of Antioch|Patriarch of Antioch]] to investigate future needs of the Antiochian Church in Australasia. |
| − | *1998 Northern Autumn - Holy Synod of Antioch nominates Bishop Gibran for elevation to rank of Archbishop | + | ::Oct 17 - Archim. Gibran elected [[Patriarchal Vicar]] by Holy Synod of Antioch for newly created [[Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand|Diocese of Australasia]]. |
| + | *1969 Oct 22 - Archim. Gibran notified about election. North American archdiocese asked to consecrate him. Bishop Gibran patriarchal vicar of Australia, New Zealand, and the islands of the Pacific Ocean, for the next 30 years. | ||
| + | *1998 Northern Autumn - Holy Synod of Antioch nominates Bishop Gibran for elevation to rank of Archbishop but he reposes before appointment. | ||
===Administrative problems surrounding repose=== | ===Administrative problems surrounding repose=== | ||
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Bishop Gibran's death certificate incorrectly records burial at Rookwood Independent Orthodox Lawn Cemetery. Burial was in the bishop's section of the Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Rookwood, Sydney, immediately behind the Greek Orthodox Chapel of St Athanasios. | Bishop Gibran's death certificate incorrectly records burial at Rookwood Independent Orthodox Lawn Cemetery. Burial was in the bishop's section of the Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Rookwood, Sydney, immediately behind the Greek Orthodox Chapel of St Athanasios. | ||
| − | His headstone records his date of repose as 14 January 1999 | + | His headstone records his date of repose as 14 January 1999, however, a coronial inquiry found that he died "on or about 16 January 1999, of ischaemic heart disease". |
| − | + | Subdeacon Hanna says Sayidna Gibran was found on the morning of Saturday 16 January 1999 by Subdeacon Hanna and Father Elias both of Saint Nicholas Church Punchbowl. Subdeacon Hanna says there was fresh blood on the floor where he hit his head after passing out. Subdeacon Hanna says it was obvious he had died that morning. | |
===Difficulties with name=== | ===Difficulties with name=== | ||
| − | Bishop Gibran was born in an Arabic speaking country. His name was written in Arabic. There is no standard for translation of Arabic names into the French language or the English language. In Australia his surname was usually spelt Ramlawey. This spelling is used on his Australian passport, his NSW death certificate, and his gravestone. His passport and his death certificate are held in the Australian Archdiocesan Archives. | + | |
| + | Bishop Gibran was born in an Arabic speaking country. His name was written in Arabic. There is no standard for translation of Arabic names into the French language or the English language. | ||
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| + | Gibran is the English transliteration of the Arabic name. Gabriel is the equivalent English name. | ||
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| + | In Australia his surname was usually spelt Ramlawey. This spelling is used on his Australian passport, his NSW death certificate, and his gravestone. His passport and his death certificate are held in the Australian Archdiocesan Archives. | ||
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{{succession| | {{succession| | ||
before=—| | before=—| | ||
| − | title= | + | title=Patriarchal Vicar of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania<br>([[Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania|Antiochian Diocese]])| |
years=1969-1999| | years=1969-1999| | ||
after=[[Paul (Saliba) of Australia and New Zealand|Paul (Saliba)]]}} | after=[[Paul (Saliba) of Australia and New Zealand|Paul (Saliba)]]}} | ||
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His Grace the Most Reverend Bishop Gibran (Ramlawey) of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania (September 14, 1931 – January 16, 1999) was the Patriarchal Vicar of the Antiochian Orthodox Diocese of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania from 1969-1999.
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Timeline
Early Life and Education
- 1931 Sep 14 - Gibran Ramlawey born in Tripoli Mina, Lebanon, to Yacoub Ramlawey and Farfoura (née Ishak).
- 1948 - Gibran graduates from Saint Elias Orthodox College, and enters the monastic order under tutelage of Metropolitan Theodosius of Tripoli. Brother Gibran serves as his personal secretary until 1953.
- 1954 - Br. Gibran graduates from College of Three Hierarchs in Beirut, with diploma in psychology and philosophy.
- 1954 - Metropolitan Elia of Beirut ordains him a deacon on Pentecost. Dcn Gibran teaches Arabic, French, Literature and Ethics at St. Elias College.
- 1959 - Metrop. Elia ordains Dcn Gibran a priest. Fr Gibran continues to teach.
- 1962 - Fr Gibran receives graduate diploma in literature from St. Joseph University in Beirut.
North America
- 1962 - Metropolitan Antony Bashir calls Fr Gibran to join the Syrian Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America; Fr Gibran serves at St. Nicholas Church in Montreal, Canada.
- 1963 - Archimandrite Gibran transferred to St. Mary's Church in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Archim. Gibran continues theological and academic studies.
- 1964 - Archim. Gibran receives Bachelor of Theology from Christ the Savior Seminary. He begins to teach Logic and Ethics.
- Archim. Gibran also teaches French at Johnstown branch of University of Pittsburgh, and continues postgraduate work at Duquesne University. He also serves as president of Council of Orthodox Clergy of Greater Johnstown.
- 1966 - Archim. Gibran assigned to St. George Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
- 1967 - Archim. Gibran completes coursework for Doctorate in Philosophy at Duquesne University.
- 1968-69 - Archim. Gibran teaches philosophy at John Carroll University.
- 1969 Apr - Archim. Gibran elected president of Greater Cleveland Council of Orthodox Clergy.
Patriarchal Vicar of Australasia
- 1969 Appointed Exarch and dispatched to Australia from USA by Patriarch of Antioch to investigate future needs of the Antiochian Church in Australasia.
- Oct 17 - Archim. Gibran elected Patriarchal Vicar by Holy Synod of Antioch for newly created Diocese of Australasia.
- 1969 Oct 22 - Archim. Gibran notified about election. North American archdiocese asked to consecrate him. Bishop Gibran patriarchal vicar of Australia, New Zealand, and the islands of the Pacific Ocean, for the next 30 years.
- 1998 Northern Autumn - Holy Synod of Antioch nominates Bishop Gibran for elevation to rank of Archbishop but he reposes before appointment.
Administrative problems surrounding repose
Bishop Gibran's death certificate incorrectly records burial at Rookwood Independent Orthodox Lawn Cemetery. Burial was in the bishop's section of the Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Rookwood, Sydney, immediately behind the Greek Orthodox Chapel of St Athanasios.
His headstone records his date of repose as 14 January 1999, however, a coronial inquiry found that he died "on or about 16 January 1999, of ischaemic heart disease".
Subdeacon Hanna says Sayidna Gibran was found on the morning of Saturday 16 January 1999 by Subdeacon Hanna and Father Elias both of Saint Nicholas Church Punchbowl. Subdeacon Hanna says there was fresh blood on the floor where he hit his head after passing out. Subdeacon Hanna says it was obvious he had died that morning.
Difficulties with name
Bishop Gibran was born in an Arabic speaking country. His name was written in Arabic. There is no standard for translation of Arabic names into the French language or the English language.
Gibran is the English transliteration of the Arabic name. Gabriel is the equivalent English name.
In Australia his surname was usually spelt Ramlawey. This spelling is used on his Australian passport, his NSW death certificate, and his gravestone. His passport and his death certificate are held in the Australian Archdiocesan Archives.
| Gibran (Ramlawey) of Australia and New Zealand | ||
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| Preceded by: — |
Patriarchal Vicar of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania (Antiochian Diocese) 1969-1999 |
Succeeded by: Paul (Saliba) |
Articles
- "Christ is Risen from the Dead" April 1968
- Nationalism, Man and Orthodoxy June 1969
- A Spiritual Memoir January 1999, trans. from Arabic
External links
- Official Biography from the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and All Oceania
- Biography from the Orthodox Research Institute
- Bishop Gibran's Consecration Sermon from the Orthodox Research Institute
- Obituary from the Orthodox Research Institute
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