Eastern Catholic eparchy in Iraq
The Eparchy of Alqosh is a Chaldean Catholic Church diocese established in 1960.[1] It is in the frontier town of Alqosh.[2] The bishop is dependent to the Patriarch of Baghdad, not part of any ecclesiastical province.
Eparchial bishops
Bishops and archbishops of the Eparchy and their terms of service:
- Abdul-Ahad Sana (1961–2001)
- Mikha Pola Maqdassi (2001–present)
- Coadjutor Thabet Habib Yousif Al Mekko (2021–present)
References
- ^ "Diocese of Alqoch (Chaldean)". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Logan, Lara (22 March 2015). "IRAQ'S CHRISTIANS". 60 Minutes. New York. Retrieved 23 July 2024 – via ProQuest.
External links
- GCatholic.org
- Catholic Hierarchy.org entry
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