His Grace Bishop Mar Awraham Youkhanis

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.

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