His Grace Bishop Mar Benyamin Elya (Director)

Education and Qualifications:

  • PhD Candidate at The University of Sydney (Department of Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies) Thesis Title: The Concept of Death in the Syriac Liturgies of the Assyrian Church of the East.
  • Masters of Theological Studies, 2015
  • Bachelor Theological Studies, 2013
  • Accredited to teach Biblical Studies and Christian Life & Ministry (Pastoral Theology).

Tertiary experience:

  • Member of the Board of Directors, Nisibis Assyrian Theological College (2020-)
  • Faculty member of Nisibis Assyrian Theological College (2020-)

Ecclesiastical Appointments:

  • Chairman to Assyrian Schools Limited 2019 –
  • Consecrated Bishop of the newly established Diocese of Victoria and New Zealand, July 2017
  • Ss Peter and Paul’s Parish Priest in Sydney 2015 – 2017
  • Chaplain to Assyrian Schools Limited 2012 – 2017

Last modified: 20 January 2026

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