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Joseph Raya (August 15 1916 – June 10 2005) born in Zahlé Lebanon was a prominent Melkite Greek Catholic archbishop theologian civil rights advocate and author. He served as metropolitan of Akko Haifa Nazareth and All Galilee from 1968 until 1974 and was particularly known for his commitment to seeking reconciliation between Christians Jews and Muslims. He was also a leading advocate of celebrating the Divine Liturgy in vernacular languages.