Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of Alquoch

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Eparchy of Alquoch

Alquoshensis Chaldæorum
Location
Country Iraq
Population
- Catholics (including non-members)

32,070 (in 2009)
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteChaldean Rite
EstablishedOctober 24, 1960
Secular priests11 (in 2009)
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
PatriarchCardinal Louis Sako
BishopMar

The Eparchy of Alqosh is the Chaldaean rite eparchy in Iraq, that was established in 1960.

The bishop is dependent to the Patriarch of Babylon.

Eparchial bishops[]

Bishops and archbishops of the Eparchy and their terms of service:

  • (1961–2001)
  • (2001–present)
  • Coadjutor (2021–present)

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Coordinates: 36°44′00″N 43°06′00″E / 36.7333°N 43.1000°E / 36.7333; 43.1000

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