The Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land congratulate Archbishop-designate Ilario Antoniazzi of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, on his appointment as the new Archbishop of Tunis on February 21, 2013.
February 21, 2013
The Most Reverend Ilario Antoniazzi
Archbishop-designate of Tunis
c/o Latin Parish Church
30055 Rameh
Congratulations!
Your Excellency,
The Holy See has just announced your appointment as Archbishop of Tunis. The members of the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land express their gratitude to the Holy Father for his choice, and joy that a member of the clergy of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem is deemed worthy for such a mission.
We understand what your feelings may be at this time. On one hand, a sense of confusion in the face of this new and profound call of the Lord. While on the other hand, you feel the need to thank God for the wonders He has done in you. We invite you to think about the names of two of your predecessors in the fifth century on the cathedra of Carthage, the Bishops ‘Quodvultdeus’ and ‘Deogratias’ … and your name “Ilario” (Joy).
Our wish for you is that you always do the will of God with joy and gratitude to the Lord of history and the experience in your lifetime as a priest in the service of the community in Jordan, Galilee, and now in Tunisia. Three different environments from each other, but three vast areas to make known the Word of God, which you proclaimed and will continue to do so in your new mission.
Most Reverend Ilario,
We have known, appreciated and rejoiced in being together during the various priest meetings or inter-ritual spiritual retreats. As a sign of communion on the day of your Episcopal Ordination, we, the Bishops, will impose our hands upon your head and invoke the Holy Spirit to make you a pastor according to the heart of God, and zealous as your predecessors. With our best wishes and alf mabrouk.
The Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land
+ Fouad TWAL
Patriarch of Jerusalem of the Latins President, ACOHL
+ Giorgio LINGUA
Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan
+ Giuseppe LAZZAROTTO
Apostolic Delegate in Jerusalem and Palestine Apostolic Nuncio to Israel and Cyprus
+ Michel SABBAH
Patriarch Emeritus of the Latins
+ Elias CHACOUR
Greek Melkite Catholic Archbishop of Akka Vice President, ACOHL
+ Yaser Al-AYYASH
Greek Melkite Catholic Archbishop of Petra and Philadelphia
+ Boutros MOUALLEM
Greek Melkite Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Akka
+ Moussa EL-HAGE
Maronite Archbishop of Haifa Maronite Patriarchal Vicar of Jerusalem, Palestine, Jordan
+ Gregoire Pierre MELKI
Syrian Catholic Patriarchal Exarch – Jerusalem
+ Joseph Jules ZEREY
Greek Melkite Catholic Patriarchal Vicar of Jerusalem
+Youssef Antoine SOUEIF
Maronite Archbishop of Cyprus
+ Maroun LAHHAM
Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan
+ Giacinto-Boulos MARCUZZO
Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Israel
+ William SHOMALI
Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jerusalem
+ Kamal-Hanna BATHISH
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus
+ Selim SAYEGH
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus
+Jean SLEIMAN
Latin Archbishop of Baghdad Greek Melkite Apostolic Administrator in Jordan
Rt. Rev. Arch Joseph KELEKIAN
Armenian Catholic Patriarchal Exarch of Jerusalem and Amman
Very Rev. Pierbattista PIZZABALLA, O.F.M.
Custos of the Holy Land
Rev. David NEUHAUS, S.J.
Patriarchal Vicar for Hebrew-speaking Catholic Vicariate
Rev. Raymond MOUSSALLI
Chaldean Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan
Rev. Peter FELET, SCJ
Secretary General, ACOHL
