Syrian Catholic Archeparchy of Mossul

The Saint Thomas Cathedral serves as the central religious building of the Syriac Catholic Archeparchy, which oversees Catholic communities in Mosul and surrounding areas.

The Archeparchy, established in 1790, experienced significant changes when it ceded territory for the creation of the Baghdad Archeparchy in 1862.

The religious institution maintains administration over Catholic followers of the Antiochian Syriac rite in Mosul, Qaraqosh, Bartella, Bashiqa, and Kirkuk regions.

The Archeparchy operates with 56 priests across 11 parishes, serving a registered population of 4,700 baptized members as reported in late 2021.

The Saint Thomas Cathedral underwent restoration after 2017, following the period when Islamic State forces controlled the city between 2014 and 2017.

Part of: Syriac Catholic Church

GPS coordinates: 36.33545,43.13715

Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:16