A special prayer service for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis
On the evening of Friday, April 25, 2025, St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Ankawa witnessed a solemn celebration of a special prayer service for the repose of the soul of His […]
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Easter Vigil: The Divine Liturgy Celebration at the Archdiocese’s Cathedral
Ankawa burst with Easter joy as Mar Yousif Cathedral, along with all the churches in the town, overflowed with faithful believers who gathered to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord […]
Good Friday: The Liturgy of the Passion at the Archdiocese’s Cathedral
His Excellency Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda Presides Over Good Friday Service in Ankawa This afternoon, Friday, His Excellency Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda presided over the Good Friday celebration and the […]
Radio Mariam Erbil Holds Passion Hymns Evening in Ankawa
On Thursday evening, April 16, 2025, Radio Mariam Erbil hosted a spiritual evening of Passion Hymns at the Shrine of Mar Elia in Ankawa, featuring Lebanese soloist Rita Barhoum and […]
Special Celebration of Holy Thursday Mass at St. Joseph Chaldean Cathedral
On the evening of Thursday, April 17, 2025, His Excellency Bishop Mar Bashar Matti Warda, Bishop of Erbil, presided over the Washing of the Feet and Holy Thursday Mass at […]
Palm Sunday Celebration for Archdiocese School Students
His Excellency Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda presided over the Palm Sunday Mass celebration for the students of the Archdiocese schools — Mar Qardakh International School, Maryamana School, Al-Bishara School, and […]
Ankawa Hosts Joyful Ecumenical Palm Sunday Procession to Mark Beginning of Holy Week
The Ecumenical Palm Sunday Procession took place in Ankawa on Saturday, April 12, 2025, under the theme “Hosanna in the Highest, Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of […]
A Year of Liberation: Removing Bad Habits An Educational Meeting for Catechism Students on the Jubilee Year
As part of its ongoing activities for the Jubilee Year, the Central Committee for Catechism of the Archdiocese organized a spiritual and educational gathering for middle school students from the […]
Spiritual Retreat for Youth in the Shaqlawa Parish
On March 12, the Youth of the Martyrs from the Shaqlawa Parish organized a one-day spiritual camp at the St. John Paul II Center in Inishke, Dohuk. The event was […]
Stations of the Cross Observed in the Chaldean Archdiocese of Erbil on the First Friday of Lent
As in previous years, the churches of Ankawa, were filled with worshipers on the first Friday of Lent, with believers gathering in the morning and evening for prayer and reflection. […]