Robert Jarjis

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Robert Saeed Jarjis (born 23 October 1973) is an Iraqi-born Chaldean Catholic hierarch, who has served as the Bishop of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of Mar Addai of Toronto since 2021. He previously served as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Chaldean Catholic Archeparchy of Baghdad (2018–2021).

Early life and education

Robert Saeed Jarjis was born on 23 October 1973 in Baghdad, Iraq.[1] He initially earned a degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Baghdad. Following his religious calling, he moved to Rome to study at the Pontifical Urban University, where he obtained a baccalaureate and a licentiate in theology. He later earned a licentiate in Biblical theology from the Pontifical Biblical Institute.[2]

Priesthood

He was ordained a priest on 27 April 2008 for the Archeparchy of Baghdad by Pope Benedict XVI at the St. Peter's Basilica. Following his ordination, he served in several pastoral roles, including parish priest of Mary Mother of Sorrows in Baghdad and Rector of the St. Peter Patriarchal Seminary. He also served as the parish priest of the Church of the Assumption in Baghdad.[3][4][5]

Episcopate

On 22 December 2018, Pope Francis gave his assent to the election of Jarjis by the Synod of Bishops of the Chaldean Church as the Auxiliary Bishop of Baghdad, assigning him the titular see of Arsamosata.[1] He was consecrated on 18 January 2019 by Patriarch Louis Raphaël I Sako, assisted by Ramzi Garmou and Bawai Soro at the St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Cathedral in Baghdad.[4]

During his time in Baghdad, he played a significant role in organizing the logistics for the 2021 apostolic journey of Pope Francis to Iraq, describing the visit as a "miracle of peace" for the country.[6]

On 11 September 2021, he was appointed Bishop of the Chaldean Catholic Eparchy of Mar Addai of Toronto, succeeding Bishop Bawai Soro.[2][3]

References

  1. 1.[1.2]"Rinunce e nomine, 22.12.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  2. 2.[2.2]"Rinunce e nomine, 11.09.2021" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 11 September 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  3. 3.[3.2]"Our Shepherds". St. John the Apostle Chaldean Catholic Church. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  4. 4.[4.2]"Bishop Robert Saeed Jarjis". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  5. 5."Interview with Father Robert Jargis". Social Promotion Foundation. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  6. 6."Mons. Jarjis: During the four-day visit of Pope, Iraq has lived a miracle of peace". Omnes Magazine. Retrieved 11 April 2026.