Michel Aoun (bishop)


Michel Aoun is the current Eparch of the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Byblos.

Life

Michel Aoun received on 9 June 1984 his priestly ordination.
Pope Benedict XVI confirmed on 16 January 2012 his election as Eparch of Byblos. Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, OMM, ordained him on 25 February 2012 to the episcopate. His co-consecrators were Samir Mazloum, retired Curial bishop of Antioch, and Paul Youssef Matar, Archeparch of Beirut. Aoun was introduced into the office on 26 February of the same year.