Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in History & Archaeology, Macquarie University (2024)
- Diploma of Language Studies (Classical Syriac & Classical Hebrew), University of Sydney (2015)
- Master of Theological Studies, Australian Catholic University (2013)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Ancient History, Research), Macquarie University (2013)
- Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies, Australian Catholic University (2013)
- Master of Arts, Macquarie University (2012)
- Master of Arts in Early Christian and Jewish Studies, Macquarie University (2011)
- Bachelor of Architectural Studies, University of New South Wales (2010)
Academic Experience
- Faculty Member, Nisibis Assyrian Theological College (accredited to teach in Liturgical Studies and Spirituality) (2026–present)
Ecclesiastical Appointments
- Bishop of the Diocese of Western Europe (2019–present)
- Chairman, Patriarchal Commission for Inter-Church Relations
- Chairman, Patriarchal Commission for International Youth Ministry
Clerical Ordinations
- Bishop — 26 May 2019
- Archdeacon — 5 May 2019
- Chorbishop — 2 April 2017
- Priest — 22 August 2010
- Deacon — 8 July 2007
- Sub-deacon — 5 November 2006
- Lector — 9 April 2006
Church Service & Leadership
- Secretary to HE Metropolitan Mar Meelis Zaia AM, Sydney (2010–2019)
- Chaplain, Youth and Children’s Associations, Sydney (2010–2019)
- Founder and Developer of Australian organisations:
- ACEYA (Assyrian Church of the East Youth Association)
- ACECA (Assyrian Church of the East Children’s Association)
- Director, Assyrian Schools Board, Sydney (2010–2019)
- Secretary, Family Tribunal, Sydney (2018–2019)
- Member, Commission of the Middle East – New South Wales Ecumenical Council (2015–2019)
- Chaplain, St Narsai Assyrian Christian College, Sydney (2012–2013)
- Chaplain, St Hurmizd’s Assyrian Primary School, Sydney (2010–2012)
Publications
Books
- The Book of Admonitions to Hermits and Monks by ʿAḅed-Mšīḥā Ḥīrtāyā: A Critical Edition of the Syriac Texts and English Translation with Introduction and Critical Notes (in preparation)
Articles
- “An Introduction to Architecture and Eucharistic Liturgy in the Early East Syriac Tradition.” The Harp: A Review of Syriac and Oriental Studies 31 (2016): 215–223.
