Bishop Francois Beyrouti, who was pastor at Holy Cross Melkite Church in Placentia from 2012- 2022 before being promoted to the episcopacy, addresses the congregation at the conclusion of the liturgy on Oct. 12 in which he was consecrated a bishop. Evangelism will be a key focus of his as chief shepherd overseeing Melkite Catholics in the entire United States.
—Submitted by Fr. Bruce Patterson