Father Jihad Youssef

Full name: Jihad Nazih Youssef

Mother Therese Hakim

Born in Homs 1977

From the village of Qalaat al-Nimra (Tartous Governorate), Maronite parish of Saint John the Baptist.

Committed to Christian education throughout the primary education period in the village as a participant and not as an educator.

Baccalaureate – Scientific branch – from Habnmara High School: 1995

Certificate of the Faculty of Physical Education from Tishreen University: 1995-1999

During university studies, a 4-year commitment with the fraternity of Mary’s Youth

Entering the Monasticism of (ِAl Khalil)  in the Monastery of Mar Musa: 1999

Perpetual monastic vows in the Hebron Community in the Monastery of Mar Musa al-Habashi: 2003

Bachelor of Philosophy and Theology from the Gregorian University in Rome: 2003-2008

Deacon Ordination 2007

Priest Ordination: 2008

Specialization in Biblical Sciences from the Pontifical Institute for Biblical Studies: 2009-2013

Biblicum

Head of the Monastery of Mar Musa ِِAl-Habashi: 2021

PhD in Biblical Theology from the Gregorian University in Rome: 2022