Assyrian Church of the East consecrates Mar Abris Awshalem

Congratulations to the Assyrian people of Iraq who today celebrated the consecration of His Grace Mar Abris Awshalem.

The consecration was celebrated by His Holiness Mar Gewargis III Sliwa with the participation of venerable prelates from Sweden, Australia, the United States, Canada, Iran and Syria at Saint John the Baptist Cathedral in Ankawa.

The newly consecrated Bishop will head the Diocese of Erbil and its environs for the Assyrian Church of the East.