Munib Younan

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Munib Younan's leadership has been recognized with some of the most significant honors in the field of peace and interfaith dialogue. His election as President of the Lutheran World Federation placed him at the head of a global communion of over 70 million Lutherans, and his appearance with Pope Francis in 2016 marked a historic moment in Catholic-Lutheran relations. His awards reflect a career dedicated to building bridges across divides.

AwardsYounan has received several prestigious international awards for his peacebuilding and interfaith work, including the Niwano Peace Prize in 2017, the Sunhak Peace Prize in 2020, and the Kenneth W. Peace Prize in 2020. These honors recognize his lifelong commitment to dialogue and reconciliation in the Holy Land.

Honours & Distinctions

Bishop Emeritus

ELCJHL·2018

Honorary title granted upon retirement after two decades of episcopal service.

Records & Feats

First Palestinian Lutheran bishop to serve as President of the Lutheran World Federation

Historic First·2010

Elected in 2010, Younan led the global communion of 145 member churches, representing over 70 million Lutherans.