Chaldean Catholic Archeparchy of Arbil, Catholic Archieparchy in Ankawa, Iraq
The Cathedral of St. Joseph stands as the principal seat of the Chaldean Catholic Archeparchy, serving the Christian community in northern Iraq.
The Chaldean Catholic Archeparchy of Arbil was established on March 7, 1968, through territory separation from the Archeparchy of Kirkuk.
The archeparchy maintains the East Syriac Rite traditions and conducts religious ceremonies in the Syriac language within the Catholic Church framework.
The administrative offices are located at St. Joseph Street in Ankawa, with telephone contact available at (0750) 410.62.67 for community inquiries.
During the 2014 crisis, the archeparchy provided shelter and support to Christians displaced from Mosul and the Nineveh Plains regions.
Inception: March 7, 1968
Part of: Chaldean Catholic Church
Website: http://chaldean-church.com
GPS coordinates: 36.18330,44.00000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:33
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