Archpriest Joseph and Khouria Diane Shaheen - Revision history

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	[https://www.saintgeorgecathedral.org/ Saint George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		[https://www.saintgeorgecathedral.org/ Saint George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church], Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

	[https://www.stgindy.org/ Saint ~~Goerge~~ Antiochian Orthodox Church], Indianapolis, Indiana		[https://www.stgindy.org/ Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church], Indianapolis, Indiana

	[https://stnicholasmtl.com/ Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church], Montréal, Québec, Canada		[https://stnicholasmtl.com/ Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church], Montréal, Québec, Canada

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	[https://www.stgindy.org/ Saint Goerge Antiochian Orthodox Church], Indianapolis, Indiana		[https://www.stgindy.org/ Saint Goerge Antiochian Orthodox Church], Indianapolis, Indiana

	https://stnicholasmtl.com/ Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church], Montréal, Québec, Canada		[https://stnicholasmtl.com/ Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church], Montréal, Québec, Canada

	[https://stpaulnaples.org/ Saint Paul’s Antiochian Orthodox Church], Naples, Florida		[https://stpaulnaples.org/ Saint Paul’s Antiochian Orthodox Church], Naples, Florida

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	==Reflections==		==Reflections==

	During the years of his active service, Father Joseph participated in either the construction or the major renovation of 3 of the parishes. Moreover, throughout his pastoral service, he was actively involved in the development of the North American archdiocese of the Antiochian Orthodox Church.		During the years of his active service, Father Joseph participated in either the construction or the major renovation of 3 of the parishes. Moreover, throughout his pastoral service, he was actively involved in the development of the North American archdiocese of the [https://www.antiochian.org Antiochian Orthodox Church].

	In addition to his pastoral duties, he served as spiritual advisor for regional chapters of Teen SOYO, the Fellowship of St John the Divine (now Young Adult Ministry), and the Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch		In addition to his pastoral duties, he served as spiritual advisor for regional chapters of [https://www.teensoyo.org Teen SOYO], the Fellowship of Saint John the Divine (now [https://domse.org/young-adults/ Young Adult Ministry]), and the [https://antiochianladiocese.org/order Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch].

	Father Joseph served as Ecclesiarch at the National Conventions of the Archdiocese from 1971 to		Father Joseph served as [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Ecclesiarch Ecclesiarch] at the National Conventions of the Archdiocese from 1971 to 2010, in which he supervised the operations of the hotel chapels.
	2010, in which he supervised the operations of the hotel chapels.

	He was the National Spiritual Advisor to NAC SOYO from 1988 to 1992.		He was the National Spiritual Advisor to [https://doecunysoyo.weebly.com.resources.html NAC SOYO] from 1988 to 1992.

	He was the Clergy Advisor to the Regional Teen Organisation, the Regional Fellowship Organisation (for young Adults), and the regional advisor to the Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch.		He was the Clergy Advisor to the [https://www.stgeorgeto.org/teen-soyo Regional Teen Organisation], the Regional Fellowship Organisation (for young Adults), and the regional advisor to the Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch.

	==References==		==References==

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	On Friday, 4 August, 2003, at the Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida, Archpriest Joseph Shaheen [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257594182/joseph_m-shaheen fell asleep in the Lord].		On Friday, 4 August, 2003, at the Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida, Archpriest Joseph Shaheen [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257594182/joseph_m-shaheen fell asleep in the Lord].

	On Thursday, 10 August, between 5:00 p,m, and 8:00 p.m., at [https://stpaulnaples.org/st-paul-orthodox-christian-church/ ~~St.~~ Paul Orthodox Church] (2425 Rivers Road, Naples, Florida, 34120) there was a time of visitation, and then the serving of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/funeral/Funeral_Bishop_or_Priest.pdf Funeral Service for the Burial of a Priest].		On Thursday, 10 August, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., at [https://stpaulnaples.org/st-paul-orthodox-christian-church/ Saint Paul Orthodox Church] (2425 Rivers Road, Naples, Florida, 34120) there was a time of visitation, and then the serving of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/funeral/Funeral_Bishop_or_Priest.pdf Funeral Service for the Burial of a Priest].

	On Friday, 5 August, a 9:00 a.m., the Memorial [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Main_Page Divine Liturgy] was offered at Saint Paul’s Church. This was followed by the serving of a final memorial service ([https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/memorial/Litya_for_the_Departed.pdf Trisagion]).		On Friday, 5 August, at 9:00 a.m., the Memorial [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Main_Page Divine Liturgy] was offered at Saint Paul’s Church. This was followed by the serving of a final memorial service ([https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/memorial/Litya_for_the_Departed.pdf Trisagion]).

	After the completion of the funeral obsequies, the body of Archpriest Joseph Shaheen was taken to the [https://www.palmroyalecares.com/ Palm Royale Cemetery] at Naples, Florida, for interment.		After the completion of the funeral obsequies, the body of Archpriest Joseph Shaheen was taken to the [https://www.palmroyalecares.com/ Palm Royale Cemetery] at Naples, Florida, for interment.

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	He remained in Naples for the rest of his life.		He remained in Naples for the rest of his life.

	Towards the end of his days in this life, Father Joseph Shaheen entered the [https://avowcares.org/ ~~AVOW~~ Hospice residence].		Towards the end of his days in this life, Father Joseph Shaheen entered the [https://avowcares.org/ Avow Hospice residence].

	==Repose==		==Repose==

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	==Repose==		==Repose==

	On Friday, 4 August, 2003, at the ~~AVOW~~ Hospice in Naples, Florida, Archpriest Joseph Shaheen [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257594182/joseph_m-shaheen fell asleep in the Lord].		On Friday, 4 August, 2003, at the Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida, Archpriest Joseph Shaheen [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257594182/joseph_m-shaheen fell asleep in the Lord].

	On Thursday, 10 August, between 5:00 p,m, and 8:00 p.m., at [https://stpaulnaples.org/st-paul-orthodox-christian-church/ St. Paul Orthodox Church] (2425 Rivers Road, Naples, Florida, 34120) there was a time of visitation, and then the serving of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/funeral/Funeral_Bishop_or_Priest.pdf Funeral Service for the Burial of a Priest].		On Thursday, 10 August, between 5:00 p,m, and 8:00 p.m., at [https://stpaulnaples.org/st-paul-orthodox-christian-church/ St. Paul Orthodox Church] (2425 Rivers Road, Naples, Florida, 34120) there was a time of visitation, and then the serving of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/res/reading/funeral/Funeral_Bishop_or_Priest.pdf Funeral Service for the Burial of a Priest].

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	In 2017, Archpriest Joseph Shaheen was given the blessing to retire from active pastoral service.		In 2017, Archpriest Joseph Shaheen was given the blessing to retire from active pastoral service.

	He remained in Naples ~~until the time~~ for the rest of his life.		He remained in Naples for the rest of his life.

	Towards the end of his days in this life, Father Joseph Shaheen entered the [https://avowcares.org/ AVOW Hospice residence.		Towards the end of his days in this life, Father Joseph Shaheen entered the [https://avowcares.org/ AVOW Hospice residence].

	==Repose==		==Repose==

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	'''Philadelphia, Pennsylvania'''		'''Philadelphia, Pennsylvania'''

	After his ordination in 1959, Priest Joseph Shaheen was assigned to serve as pastor at [https://www.saintgeorgeupperdarby.org/about-us.html Saint George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church] in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served there for a year, until 1960.		After his ordination in 1959, Priest Joseph Shaheen was assigned to serve as pastor at [https://www.saintgeorgeupperdarby.org/about-us.html Saint George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia Philadelphia], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania Pennsylvania]. He served there for a year, until 1960.


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	'''~~Indianapolois~~, Indiana'''		'''Indianapolis, Indiana'''

	In 1960, Priest Joseph Shaheen was transferred, and he was assigned to serve as pastor of [https://www.stgindy.org/ Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church] in Indianapolis, Indiana. He served there until 1969. He was Pastor during the building of the new Temple, which was completed in 1962.		In 1960, Priest Joseph Shaheen was transferred, and he was assigned to serve as pastor of [https://www.stgindy.org/ Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis Indianapolis], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian Indiana]. He served there until 1969. He was Pastor during the building of the new Temple, which was completed in 1962.


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	'''Montréal, Québec'''		'''Montréal, Québec'''

	In 1969, Priest Joseph Shaheen was transferred, and he was assigned to serve as pastor of [https://stnicholasmtl.com/ Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal Montréal], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec Québec], Canada. He served there until 2000.		In 1969, Priest Joseph Shaheen was transferred, and he was assigned to serve as pastor of [https://stnicholasmtl.com/ Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal Montréal], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec Québec], Canada. He served there until 2000.


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	Father Joseph and the Parish of Saint Nicholas also hosted the Antiochian Archdiocese’s [https://www.antiochianevents.com/ National Convention] in ~~Montreal~~ in 1974.		Father Joseph and the Parish of Saint Nicholas also hosted the Antiochian Archdiocese’s [https://www.antiochianevents.com/ National Convention] in Montréal in 1974.

	He was Pastor at Saint Nicholas Church during the major renovation that took place in 1996.		He was Pastor at Saint Nicholas Church during the major renovation that took place in 1996.
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	'''Archpriest '''		'''Archpriest '''

	On 30 October, 1977, during the period of Father Joseph’s service in ~~Montreal~~, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Philip_(Saliba) Metropolitan Philip (Saliba)] elevated him to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archpriest Archpriest]. In the Antiochian custom, this is the highest dignity given to a married priest.		On 30 October, 1977, during the period of Father Joseph’s service in Montréal, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Philip_(Saliba) Metropolitan Philip (Saliba)] elevated him to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archpriest Archpriest]. In the Antiochian custom, this is the highest dignity given to a married priest.

	While he served in Montréal, Father Joseph’s service was for some years contemporary with the service of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archpriest_Antony,_and_Khouria_Lynn_Gabriel Archpriest Antony Gabriel] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._George_Antiochian_Orthodox_Church_(Montreal) Saint George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church] in Montréal.		While he served in Montréal, Father Joseph’s service was for some years contemporary with the service of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archpriest_Antony,_and_Khouria_Lynn_Gabriel Archpriest Antony Gabriel] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._George_Antiochian_Orthodox_Church_(Montreal) Saint George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church] in Montréal.
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	He served there until 2017.		He served there until 2017.

	When moving to Naples, he might have retired ; instead, he supported the construction of the new Temple there. Ground was broken for the beautiful new Temple in October of 2004, and its construction was completed in 2006. “St. Paul represents many decades of Fr's Church building knowledge and expertise from the sanctuary to the narthex. His influences in the design of the iconostasis, the beautiful iconography, and the magnificent windows all have his trademark of excellence upon them”.		When moving to Naples, he might have retired ; instead, he supported the construction of the new Temple there. Ground was broken for the beautiful new Temple in October of 2004, and its construction was completed in 2006. “St. Paul represents many decades of Fr's Church building knowledge and expertise from the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Altar sanctuary] to the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Narthex narthex]. His influences in the design of the [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconostasis iconostasis], the beautiful [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Iconography iconography], and the magnificent windows all have his trademark of excellence upon them”.

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	In 1955, Joseph received a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor_of_Arts Bachelor of Arts] (BA) degree in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_science Political Science] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_administration Public Administration].		In 1955, Joseph received a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor_of_Arts Bachelor of Arts] (BA) degree in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_science Political Science] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_administration Public Administration].

	In February, 1958, Joseph enrolled in [https://orthodoxwiki.org/St._Vladimir%27s_Orthodox_Theological_Seminary_(Crestwood,_New_York) Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City New York City], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_(state) New York]. He graduated in June, 1960, with a Master of Theology (MTh) degree.		In February, 1958, Joseph enrolled in [https://orthodoxwiki.org/St._Vladimir%27s_Orthodox_Theological_Seminary_(Crestwood,_New_York) Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City New York City], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_(state) New York]. He graduated in June, 1960, with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_Theology Master of Theology](MTh) degree.

	In the meantime, he met Diane R Davis of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh Pittsburgh], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania ~~Pennsylvani~~]a.		In the meantime, he met Diane R Davis of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pittsburgh Pittsburgh], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania Pennsylvania].

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	On 30 October, 1977, during the period of Father Joseph’s service in Montreal, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Philip_(Saliba) Metropolitan Philip (Saliba)] elevated him to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archpriest Archpriest]. In the Antiochian custom, this is the highest dignity given to a married priest.		On 30 October, 1977, during the period of Father Joseph’s service in Montreal, [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Metropolitan_Philip_(Saliba) Metropolitan Philip (Saliba)] elevated him to the dignity of [https://orthodoxwiki.org/Archpriest Archpriest]. In the Antiochian custom, this is the highest dignity given to a married priest.

	While he served in Montréal, Father Joseph’s service was for some years contemporary with the service of the Archpriest Antony Gabriel at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._George_Antiochian_Orthodox_Church_(Montreal) Saint George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church] in Montréal.		While he served in Montréal, Father Joseph’s service was for some years contemporary with the service of the [https://orthodoxcanada.ca/Archpriest_Antony,_and_Khouria_Lynn_Gabriel Archpriest Antony Gabriel] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._George_Antiochian_Orthodox_Church_(Montreal) Saint George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church] in Montréal.

	'''Naples, Florida'''		'''Naples, Florida'''