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Reverand Father Ashur Elkhoury

Reverand Father Ashur Elkhoury

Father Ashur Elkhoury was born in Beirut, Lebanon on Holy Cross Day, 1965 to Shamasha (Deacon) David and Catrina Elkhoury. He is the grandson of Archandeacon Patrous Elkhoury (Mazraanaya of Tkhooma) and the nephew of Cor-Bishop Israel Elkhoury of Beirut. In 1980 amd at the age of 14, he migrated to the United States, along with his family, and resided in Anaheim, California.

Father Ashur attended Anaheim High School, where he met his life companion, Susana, daughter of Don Villa and Donna Lydia Villa. After graduating Cal Poly University with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1991, he married his life companion, and was blessed with three lovely sons: David, Alexander, and Emmanuel. He has been a Registered Professional Architect since 1996 and is currently the Principal Architect at his own firm.

Father Ashur commenced his studies for the rank of Shamasha (Deacon) at St. Paul Parish in Orange County, California following his college graduation. In 1998, he was ordained a Shamasha (Deacon) by His Grace Mar Aprim Khamis, Bishop of Western United States. After serving eight years as Shamasha, on Christmas Eve 2006, he was ordained a Qasha (Priest) by His Grace Mar Aprim Khamis and was assigned to St. Paul Parish Assyrian Church in Orange County, California as a Parish Priest commencing on January 1, 2007.

    Church Deacons

    Deacon Raumin Benjamin

    Deacon Raumin Benjamin

    Ordained On: Sunday December 18, 2005
    Ordained At: St. Odisho, San Jose, California
    Rank: Deacon (Shamasha)

      Deacon Ninos Dankha

      Deacon Ninos Dankha

      Ordained On: Sunday December 17, 2006
      Ordained At: St. Paul Parish, Orange County California
      Rank: Deacon (Shamasha)

        Deacon Youra Levy

        Deacon Youra Levy

        Ordained On: Tuesday September 13, 2011
        Ordained At: St. Paul Parish, Orange County California
        Rank: Deacon (Shamasha)

          Deacon Michael Yousef

          Deacon Michael Yousef

          Ordained On: Tuesday September 13, 2011
          Ordained At: St. Paul Parish, Orange County California
          Rank: Deacon (Shamasha)

            Sub-Deacon John Elkhoury

            Sub-Deacon John Elkhoury

            Ordained On: Tuesday September 13, 2011
            Ordained At: St. Paul Parish, Orange County California
            Rank: Sub -Deacon (Hope-it-yaqna)

              St. Paul Parish Committee

              St. Paul Parish Committee

              Rev. Fr. Ashur Elkhoury – Parish Priest
              Dcn. Michael Yousef – Committee President
              Mr. Tavoor Davidloo – Vice President
              Ms. Chamiram Ishu – Treasurer
              Ramina Yadegarians
              Anet Krankle
              Bel Alkhas

              Ladies Auxilary

              Chamiram Ishu
              Susana Elkhoury
              Margaret Youkhanna
              Madeleine Zoumlan
              Florance Betdinkha
              Samira Solomon
              Georgette Davidloo
              Sargena Yousef

              Sunday School

              Sargena Yousef - Director
              Elin Markarian - Assistant Director
              Renee Michaels - Assistant Director

              Contact

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              2510 West Orange Avenue,
              Anaheim, California 92804

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