Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of Alquoch
The Eparchy of Alqosh is the Chaldaean rite eparchy in Iraq, that was established in 1960.
Eparchy of Alquoch Alquoshensis Chaldæorum | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  Iraq |
| Population - Catholics (including non-members) | 32,070 (in 2009) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Rite | Chaldean Rite |
| Established | October 24, 1960 |
| Secular priests | 11 (in 2009) |
| Current leadership | |
| Pope | Francis |
| Patriarch | Vacant |
| Bishop | Mar Mikha Pola Maqdassi |
The bishop is dependent to the Patriarch of Babylon.
Eparchial bishops
Bishops and archbishops of the Eparchy and their terms of service:
- Abdul-Ahad Sana (1961–2001)
- Mikha Pola Maqdassi (2001–present)
External links
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