Basilian Aleppian Order
The Basilian Aleppian Order (
religious order of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church.[1]
The order was founded in 1697 in
Basilian Chouerite Order
.
Many prominent bishops have been members of the Basilian Alepian Order such as Cardinal Gabriel Acacius Coussa (1897-1962), Bishop Justin Najmy (1898-1968) and Archbishop Hilarion Capucci (1922-2017).[2]
The female branch of the order, the congregation of Basilian Aleppian Sisters was founded in 1740.
Currently, the headquarters of the order is located in Sarba, Jounieh, Lebanon.
See also
Maronite Religious Institutes (Orders)
- Baladites
- Antonins
- Aleppians
- Kreimists or Lebanese missionaries
Melkite Religious Institutes (Orders)
- Basilian Chouerite Order
- Basilian Salvatorian Order
References
- ^ Cheney, David M. "Ordre Basilien Alépin (Institute of Consecrated Life) [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ "Basilian Alepian Order, B.A." www.gcatholic.org. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
