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Archbishop Atallah Hanna

Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Sebastia and Palestinian public advocate

Born
1965
Born in
Al Rameh, Galilee, Palestine
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Why Atallah is here

Archbishop Atallah Hanna is renowned for his leadership in the Sebastia Diocese of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem and his advocacy for Palestinian unity and rights.

Their story

Archbishop Atallah Hanna, born in the Galilean village of Al Rameh in 1965, is a prominent Palestinian figure known for his religious leadership and political activism. He has been serving as the Head of the Sebastia Diocese of the Greek Orthodox Church in Jerusalem since 2005. Archbishop Hanna is notable for his advocacy for Palestinian unity, his opposition to the Israeli occupation, and his efforts to promote Christian-Muslim coexistence.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Atallah’s path.

  1. 1984

    Educational Pursuit

    Went to Thessaloniki for theological studies, completed in 1990.

  2. 1991–1992

    Ordination

    Ordained deacon in 1991 and priest in 1992.

  3. Head of the Arabic Department (Date not specified)

    Appointed as Head of the Arabic Department for the Orthodox Patriarchate, serving as a spokesperson in Jerusalem for the Orthodox Church.

  4. 2005

    Head of the Sebastia Diocese

    Elected Archbishop of Sebastia on 18 November and consecrated on 11 December 2005.

  5. 2019

    Hospitalization due to Alleged Poisoning

    Hospitalized for what was reported to be poisoning by a chemical substance discharged from an Israeli army gas canister.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Advocacy for Palestinian Rights

    Vocal advocate for the rights of all Palestinians, emphasizing the unity between Christian and Muslim Palestinians.

  2. Opposition to Israeli Occupation

    Strongly opposes the Israeli occupation of Palestine and has spoken out against the oppression and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.

  3. Promotion of Interfaith Dialogue

    Actively involved in the Christian Islamic Discussion Forum in Palestine.

  4. Political Activism

    Utilizes his position to speak at international forums and events advocating for Palestinian rights.

  5. Educational Initiatives

    Worked on shaping curriculum and advocating for Christian education in Palestinian schools.

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