Joseph Raya, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Raya

Roman Catholic bishop

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1916

Place of Birth: Zahlé, Beqaa Governorate, Lebanon

Date of Death: 10-Jun-2005

Profession: writer, Catholic priest

Nationality: Lebanon

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Joseph Raya (August 15, 1916 – June 10, 2005), born in Zahlé, Lebanon, was a prominent Melkite Greek Catholic archbishop, theologian, civil rights advocate and author.
He served as metropolitan of Akko, Haifa, Nazareth and All Galilee from 1968 until 1974 and was particularly known for his commitment to seeking reconciliation between Christians, Jews and Muslims.
He was also a leading advocate of celebrating the Divine Liturgy in vernacular languages.