Patriarch Nona, Yezidi Leaders Strengthen Ties in Baghdad Meeting

Newly installed Chaldean Patriarch Mar Paulos III Nona met with a Yezidi delegation, including three members of parliament, at the Chaldean Patriarchate in Baghdad on June 10. The two sides reflected on the deep historical ties between their communities and the shared suffering endured under ISIS, including persecution, displacement, and massacres in places such as Mosul and Sinjar.

During the meeting, Patriarch Nona emphasized the importance of unity, solidarity, and a common voice in protecting Iraq’s indigenous communities and promoting stability. The Yezidi delegation praised the Church’s humanitarian efforts during Iraq’s crises and invited the Patriarch to visit Sinjar, reaffirming both communities’ commitment to strengthening cooperation, preserving pluralism, and fostering peaceful coexistence in Iraq.