Shimun XI Eshuyow

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Mar Shimun XI Eshuyow was the sixth Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, from 1638 to 1656.[1]

He succeeded Patriarch Shimun X Eliyah.[2] The seat of the patriarchate of Babylon of the Chaldean Catholic church being in Salmas during his reign.

Mar Shimun XI Eshuyow like his predecessor Shimun X Eliyah was not formally recognized by Rome, after the hereditary Shimun line of Patriarchs was reintroduced by Patriarch Shimun IX Dinkha.[2] Hereditary succession is an unacceptable practice by the Roman Catholic Church.

His successor was Shimun XII Yoalaha (1656–1662).[3]

References

  1. 1."Patriarchal Succession: Historic lines of patriarchal succession of the Roman-Ruthenian Church & State". Holy Apostolic See of Sts. Peter, Andrew, Stephen, and Mark of Rome-Ruthenia. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
  2. 2.[2.2]"Orthodox (Assyrian) Church of the East: "Tito Veltri di Viterbo Line"". Celtic Catholic Church. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
  3. 3."Chain of Ordination of the Assyrian Church of the East". GNI Catholic Orthodox Church. Retrieved 10 August 2026.