Melkite Catholic Archeparchy of Laodicea

The Melkite Catholic Archeparchy of Laodicea extends across the Syrian governorates of Latakia and Tartus along the Mediterranean coast, encompassing 18 parishes.

Pope John XXIII established the archeparchy on April 28, 1961, through the Papal bull Qui Dei consilio, taking territory from the Melkite Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Tripoli.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation serves as the central place of worship, where services follow the Byzantine Rite within the Melkite Greek Catholic tradition.

The archeparchy maintains a community of 14,500 registered Catholics under the leadership of Archeparch Georges Khawam, who assumed his position in August 2021.

The jurisdiction represents a restoration of an ancient episcopal see, which existed only as a titular designation until its formal establishment in 1961.

Inception: 1961

Part of: Melkite Greek Catholic Church

Address: rue Al-Moutannabi, B.P. 151, Lattaquie

GPS coordinates: 35.51670,35.78330

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15