Ignatius Moses I Daoud facts for kids

Quick facts for kids His Beatitude and Eminence Ignatius Moses I Daoud
Cardinal Patriarch of Antioch and all the East of the Syrians
Coat of Arms
Church	Syrian Catholic Church
See	Antioch
Enthroned	25 October 1998
Reign ended	8 January 2001
Predecessor	Ignatius Antony II Hayyek
Successor	Ignatius Peter VIII Abdalahad
Orders
Ordination	17 October 1954 (Priest)
Consecration	18 September 1977 (Bishop) by Antony II Hayyek
Created Cardinal	21 February 2001
Personal details
Birth name	Basile Daoud
Born	(1930-09-18)18 September 1930 Meskaneh, Syria
Died	7 April 2012(2012-04-07) (aged 81) Rome, Italy

Ignatius Basile Moses I Daoud (born Basile Daoud) was an important leader in the Catholic Church. He was the Patriarch of Antioch for the Syrian Catholic Church. This is a special part of the Catholic Church that uses different traditions. He also became a Cardinal and worked in the Vatican. He was in charge of the office that helps connect the Vatican with Eastern Christian Churches. He lived from September 18, 1930, to April 7, 2012.

Early Life and Church Service

Ignatius Moses I Daoud was born in a village called Meskaneh in Syria. His parents were Daoud Moussa Daoud and Kahla Elias Dabbas. He decided to become a priest and was ordained on October 17, 1954.

He studied Church law at a university in Rome, Italy. This is a special type of law used by the Catholic Church. Later, on September 18, 1977, he became a Bishop for the city of Cairo. A few years later, in 1994, he was chosen to be the Archbishop of Homs for the Syrian Catholics.

Becoming a Patriarch and Cardinal

In 1998, Moses Daoud was elected to a very high position. He became the Patriarch of Antioch for the Syrian Catholic Church. This means he was the main leader for this group of Catholics. Pope John Paul II confirmed his election. He officially started his role as Patriarch on October 25, 1998. As is the custom for Patriarchs of Antioch, he added the name Ignatius to his own. This honored Saint Ignatius of Antioch, an early Christian leader.

In 2000, Pope John Paul II asked him to take on another important job. He became the Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches. This office in the Vatican works with all the Eastern-Rite Churches that are part of the Catholic Church. Because of this new role, he stepped down as Patriarch in 2001.

Pope John Paul II made him a Cardinal-Bishop on February 21, 2001. Cardinals are special advisors to the Pope. As a Cardinal, he was able to vote for a new Pope. He took part in the 2005 papal conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI. In 2007, he retired from his job as Prefect.

As a Cardinal, he was also a member of several important groups in the Roman Curia (the Pope's administration). These groups helped with different parts of the Church's work, like:

• Understanding Church teachings
• Deciding who can become a saint
• Working for unity among different Christian groups
• Interpreting Church laws
• Helping with special matters in Lebanon

His Passing and Legacy

Ignatius Moses I Daoud passed away on April 7, 2012, in Rome.

His funeral was held in Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. After this service, his body was flown to Beirut, Lebanon. He was buried with other Patriarchs of Antioch in Sharfeh, Harissa, Lebanon on April 16, 2012, following Syriac traditions.

During his funeral, Cardinal Angelo Sodano spoke about him. He said that Cardinal Daoud had offered his suffering for the good of the Church and for Christian unity. Pope Benedict XVI also sent a message. He called Cardinal Daoud a "faithful Pastor" who served God's people with faith and kindness. The Pope also prayed for the people in the region who were going through difficult times.

Honors and Titles

• He was the Grand Master of the Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch.

See also

In Spanish: Ignacio Moisés I Daoud para niños