VATICAN: Cardinal Berhaneyesus to take possession of his Titular Church in Rome
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| H.E. Berhaneyesus D. Cardinal Souraphiel |
The Chairman
of AMECEA H.E. Berhaneyesus D. Cardinal Souraphiel will take possession of his
Titular Church on Sunday 18 October 2015 in the City of Rome after his election
as Cardinal in February this year.
of AMECEA H.E. Berhaneyesus D. Cardinal Souraphiel will take possession of his
Titular Church on Sunday 18 October 2015 in the City of Rome after his election
as Cardinal in February this year.
According to
the information posted in the Vatican
Information Service (VIS) on 12th October 2015, the announcement
was made by the office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff on
which it stated that Cardinal Berhaneyesus, the Archbishop of Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia, will take possession of the Title of ‘San Romano Martire’ (Roman
Martyrs) located at Largo Antonio Beltramelli, 23 at 11 a.m.
the information posted in the Vatican
Information Service (VIS) on 12th October 2015, the announcement
was made by the office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff on
which it stated that Cardinal Berhaneyesus, the Archbishop of Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia, will take possession of the Title of ‘San Romano Martire’ (Roman
Martyrs) located at Largo Antonio Beltramelli, 23 at 11 a.m.
AMECEA
secretariat, on behalf of the region, wishes him the best of lucky and joins
him in prayer on that very day.
secretariat, on behalf of the region, wishes him the best of lucky and joins
him in prayer on that very day.
Titular
Churches are Catholic Churches which are assigned to one of the Cardinals.
During the 3rd and 4th centuries, regions of Rome started being divided into
Ecclesiastical Districts. It was at this time that the word “titulus” was used
to refer to the early Christian Churches that were located around Rome. By
then, the word “titular” was used to mean the founder of the Church who also
held property for the Universal Church. These Churches were distinguished from
each other by the name of the founder. But today, Titular Church indicates the
bond of unity between a certain Local Church and the Church of Rome.
Churches are Catholic Churches which are assigned to one of the Cardinals.
During the 3rd and 4th centuries, regions of Rome started being divided into
Ecclesiastical Districts. It was at this time that the word “titulus” was used
to refer to the early Christian Churches that were located around Rome. By
then, the word “titular” was used to mean the founder of the Church who also
held property for the Universal Church. These Churches were distinguished from
each other by the name of the founder. But today, Titular Church indicates the
bond of unity between a certain Local Church and the Church of Rome.
The Titular
Churches are now what are today referred to as the Parish Churches. Ever since
the establishment of Titular Churches in Rome during the 3rd century, many
churches in Rome and in other parts of the world have received the status of Titular
Churches. According to the early Catholic tradition, it was only the priests
who were in charge of Titular Churches and the clergy in charge of the
deaconries that were eligible to elect the pope. The Titular Churches were also
only in existence in Rome during ancient times but this changed later and these
churches were later established all over the world.
Churches are now what are today referred to as the Parish Churches. Ever since
the establishment of Titular Churches in Rome during the 3rd century, many
churches in Rome and in other parts of the world have received the status of Titular
Churches. According to the early Catholic tradition, it was only the priests
who were in charge of Titular Churches and the clergy in charge of the
deaconries that were eligible to elect the pope. The Titular Churches were also
only in existence in Rome during ancient times but this changed later and these
churches were later established all over the world.
The Titular
Churches still have a great significance to the Catholic Church. The churches
symbolize the unity between themselves in their respective local areas and the
Roman Catholic Church in Rome. They indicate and promote accord among the
Catholics and demonstrate that the Roman Catholic Church is represented all
over the world.
Churches still have a great significance to the Catholic Church. The churches
symbolize the unity between themselves in their respective local areas and the
Roman Catholic Church in Rome. They indicate and promote accord among the
Catholics and demonstrate that the Roman Catholic Church is represented all
over the world.
By Fr Chrisantus Ndaga, AMECEA
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