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Patriarch Nona in Paris to visit hospitalized archbishop

Source published Oct 2, 2026 · Chaldean Patriarchate

Patriarch Paul III Nona, pictured in 2014. — Patriarch Nona in 2014. File photograph. Not a photograph of the hospital visit. katholisch.de · CC BY 3.0

The Chaldean Patriarchate reports that Patriarch Paul III Nona arrived in Paris on Friday, October 2, to visit Archbishop Sabri Anar, who is in hospital following a recent health setback.

Anar leads the Chaldean Archeparchy of Diyarbakir in Turkey. The Patriarchate’s statement asks the faithful to pray for his strength and patience.

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