Abune Qerlos
Abune Qerlos is the fifth and current Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
His Holiness Abune Qerlos | |
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| Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church | |
| Church | Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church |
| Appointed | 13 June 2021 |
| Predecessor | Abune Dioskoros |
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| Denomination | Eritrean Orthodox |
Ecclesiastical career
Prior to the election of Qerlos, the position of patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church had been left vacant since the death of Abune Dioskoros in 2015. On 13 May 2021, Qerlos was elected Patriarch of Eritrea. His ordination and enthronement as Patriarch took place on 13 June.[1][2]
References
- "Abune Qerlos Elected as 5th Patriarch". Ministry of Information of Eritrea. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
- "Official Consecration of His Reverend Abune Qerlos, 5th Patriarch of Eritrea". Ministry of Information of Eritrea. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
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