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Mar Mari Emmanuel (born Robert Shlimon; 19 July 1970) is an Iraqi-born, Assyrian Australian prelate. He is the bishop of Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, New South Wales, which hosts the highest number of Assyrian Christians—many of them refugees from Iraq and Syria—in any suburban Australian neighbourhood.
Apr 25, 2024 · Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was ordained in 2009 and made a bishop in 2011 in the Ancient Church of the East, the Assyrian branch of the Nestorian church. Assyrians speak a dialect of Chaldean, otherwise known as Aramaic, the language of Jesus.
Apr 16, 2024 · Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel is a prominent conservative leader of the Assyrian Orthodox Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley in Western Sydney.
Jan 17, 2024 · Mar Mari Emmanuel, an influential figure in the religious and cultural landscape, is a testament to the rich tapestry of faith and heritage. Born in Iraq and raised in Australia, he embodies the unique blend of his traditions and beliefs.
Feb 16, 2024 · Mar Mari Emmanuel’s religious identity as a bishop in the Assyrian Church of the East. (Source: Facebook ) His role as a bishop underscores the close relationship between religion and ethnicity within the Assyrian community, where faith and cultural heritage are deeply intertwined.
Apr 29, 2024 · Bishop Mar Mari Emmanual returned on Sunday to the site where he was allegedly attacked almost two weeks ago, to a standing ovation from his congregation. Donning an eyepatch, he stood before Christ The Good Shepherd Church and recounted the tragic incident that left him blinded.
Apr 15, 2024 · Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed along with several worshippers in the middle of a service in Wakeley on Monday night. The attack occurred at Christ The Good Shepherd Church.
