Emmanuel III Delly
His Eminent Beatitude
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| Cardinal Patriarch Emeritus of Babylon of the Chaldeans | |
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| Native name | ܡܪܝ ܥܡܢܘܐܝܠ ܬܠܝܬܝܐ ܕܠܝ |
| See | Chaldean Catholic Patriarchate of Babylon |
| Appointed | 3 December 2003 |
| Term ended | 19 December 2012 |
| Predecessor | Raphael I Bidawid |
| Successor | Louis Raphaël I Sako |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 21 December 1952 |
| Consecration |
16 April 1963 by Paul II Cheikho |
| Created Cardinal |
24 November 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI |
| Rank | Cardinal-Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Emmanuel Karim Delly |
| Born |
27 September 1927 Tel Keppe, Iraq |
| Died |
8 April 2014 (aged 86) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Denomination | Chaldean Catholic |
| Residence | Iraq |
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Mar Emmanuel III Delly (Syriac: ܡܪܝ ܥܡܢܘܐܝܠ ܬܠܝܬܝܐ ܕܠܝ, Arabic: مار عمانوئيل الثالث دلّي) was the Patriarch Emeritus of Babylon of the Chaldeans and former Primate of the Chaldean Catholic Church, an Eastern Catholic sui juris particular church of the Catholic Church, and also a Cardinal. An ethnic Chaldean, he was born in Tel Keppe and was ordained a priest on 21 December 1952. He was consecrated a bishop ten years later in December 1962 at the age of 35. He was elected Patriarch of the Chaldean Church on 3 December 2003, succeeding the late Patriarch Raphael I Bidawid. He was created a Cardinal Bishop on 24 November 2007.
Birth
Karem Delly was born in Tel Keppe, in northern Iraq, on 27 September 1927 to Jarjes Murad Delly and Katrina Putros. He was baptized on 6 October 1927 by Father Francis Kattola.
Episcopal life
Since his election as Patriarch in December 2003, Mar Emmanuel III Delly continued to work for the Chaldean Church. In Iraq, the Chaldean Church, which is the largest Christian group, consists of eight dioceses totaling 100 parishes and approximately 600,000 people. Additionally, there are another eight dioceses outside of Iraq, in countries including Iran, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Europe, Australia, Canada and the U.S. It is estimated that the Chaldean population is over one and a half million devotees world wide. He was well-known for his respect and cooperation with leaders of other churches and faiths, mainly Muslims.[1]
During his 42 years as a bishop, Delly's contributions to the Chaldean Church include building of many churches in and outside of Iraq. He supervised the Chaldean monasteries and convents, as well as several Chaldean religious journals and publications.
On 17 October 2007, Pope Benedict XVI announced that he would make Delly a Cardinal.[2] Delly was elevated to the College of Cardinals in the consistory at St. Peter's Basilica on November 24, 2007.[3][4] Pope Benedict XVI said on this occasion that by naming Emmanuel III Delly cardinal, he was demonstrating his "spiritual closeness and [his] affection" for Iraqi Christians.[4]
On 19 December 2012, Cardinal Delly resigned as patriarch of Chaldean Catholic Church and Pope Benedict named Archeparch Jacques Ishaq as administrator ad interim. At the same time Pope Benedict convoked a synod to be held to Rome of the Chaledean Church to choose a successor to Cardinal Delly.[5]
Cardinal Delly did not participate in the 2013 conclave, having already reached age 80.
Death
Cardinal Delly died on 8 April 2014, aged 86, in San Diego, California, where he had lived in retirement. Upon hearing of his death, Pope Francis stated, in an official statement of condolence to Cardinal Delly's successor as Patriarch of the Chaldeans, Louis Raphael I Sako,: "I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Beatitude Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly, Patriarch Emeritus of Babylon of the Chaldeans. I offer you, the clergy, men and women religious and lay faithful of the Patriarchate, both in Iraq and in the diaspora, my condolences and the assurance of my prayers. I recall with deep gratitude the late Patriarch’s dedication to his people and to the promotion of respectful, just and peaceful relations with followers of other religious traditions. I join you and all who mourn the passing of this esteemed Pastor in commending his noble soul to the infinite mercy of God our loving Father, and I cordially impart my Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of peace and hope in the Lord." The Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, also sent a message of condolence,: "I offer you, your brother Bishops and the entire Church in Iraq my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of His Beatitude Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly. I pray that the Lord whom he served with fidelity will grant him eternal rest."[6]
His funeral was held at St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Cathedral in San Diego and at Mother of God Cathedral in Detroit. He is buried in Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Detroit. This is the first time a Chaldean patriarch has been buried outside the homeland.
Educational degrees
- Master's Degree in Philosophy, Pontifical Urbaniana University.[7]
- Pontifical Urbaniana University—Faculty of Philosophy—Program of Studies (accessed 13 November 2007)
- Doctor of Sacred Theology, Pontifical Lateran University.[7]
- Doctor of Canon Law, Pontifical Lateran University.[7]
Languages
Mar Emmanuel III Delly spoke Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, Syriac, Arabic, French, Italian, Latin, and English fluently.
Episcopal lineage
| Ordination history of Emmanuel III Delly | |
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Priestly ordination | |
| Date of ordination | 21 December 1952 |
Episcopal consecration | |
| Principal consecrator | Paul II Cheikho |
| Co-consecrator | Raphaël I Bidawid |
| Co-consecrator | Armand-Etienne M. Blanquet du Chayla, O.C.D. |
| Date of consecration | 19 April 1963 |
Cardinalate | |
| Date of elevation | 24 November 2007 |
Bishops consecrated by Emmanuel III Delly as principal consecrator | |
| Emil Shimoun Nona | 8 January 2010 |
| Bashar Matti Warda, C.SS.R. | 3 July 2010 |
References
- ↑ Iraqi cardinal-to-be says he is symbol of national unity, uk.news.yahoo.com; accessed 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Annuncio di Concistorio per la Creazione di nuovi Cardinali" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 17 October 2007. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ↑ "Concistoro Ordinario Pubblico per la Creazione di Ventitré Nuovi Cardinali (continuazione)" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- 1 2 "Pope elevates new cardinals, expresses solidarity with Iraqi Christians", Associated Press (International Herald Tribune), 23 November 2007.
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- ↑ Comments in Vatican upon death of Cardinal Delly, press.vatican.va, 9 April 2014; accessed 7 February 2015.
- 1 2 3 Carol Glatz, "Pope acknowledges Iraq's beleaguered Catholics by naming cardinal", catholicnews.com, 17 October 2007
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| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by Raphael I Bidawid |
Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldean Catholic Church 2003–2012 |
Succeeded by Louis Raphaël I Sako |