Giuseppe Nazzaro
Bishop and theologian from Italy-Syria
Born
1937
88 years ago
Died
October 26th, 2015
9 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Served as a bishop in the Syriac Orthodox Church and contributed significantly to theological scholarship. Focused on issues concerning faith, moral guidance, and church leadership in a multicultural context. Wrote extensively on theological topics and was active in church governance. Engaged with both the Italian and Syrian communities, seeking to bridge cultural and religious differences.
Served as a bishop in the Syriac Orthodox Church
Contributed to theological literature
Engaged in interfaith dialogue
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