Archeparchy of Haifa and the Holy Land, Maronite archeparchy in Haifa, Israel

The Archeparchy in Haifa is the ecclesiastical administrative center for Maronite Catholics in northern Israel, with Saint Louis the King Cathedral as its main church. It oversees a network of parishes and missions that serve the faithful throughout the region.

The jurisdiction was established in 1996 when territories were separated from the Archeparchy of Tyre to create this independent administrative body. This division allowed for dedicated care of the Maronite community in northern Israel.

The archeparchy is a branch of the Maronite Church, which is in full communion with Rome while keeping its own West Syriac liturgy and its own hierarchy. Its head, Archbishop Moussa El-Hage, has governed it since 2012 and is styled OAM. The Latin name of the see, Ptolemaidensis Maronitarum, recalls the ancient Ptolemais of Phoenicia, today Akko, about 25 km north of Haifa.

The site is accessible during worship services and offers religious activities for the local community. Visitors should check opening hours in advance and wear clothing appropriate for a religious setting.

The jurisdiction operates under direct authority of the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, linking the local community to a religious leadership figure at a global level. This direct connection to one of Christianity's oldest centers shapes the continuity of Eastern Church tradition in the region.