Mar Joseph VI Emmanuel II Thomas (08/08/1852, Alkash , Iraq - 07/21/1947, Mosul , Iraq) - Bishop of Siirt from September 4, 1890 to July 9, 1900 , the Archbishop of Baghdad and the Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldean Chaldean Catholic Church from July 9, 1900 to July 21, 1947 .
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| September 4, 1890 - July 9, 1900 | ||
| Church | Chaldean Catholic Church | |
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| July 9, 1900 - July 21, 1947 | ||
| Church | Chaldean Catholic Church | |
| Predecessor | Patriarch Abdisho V Hayat | |
| Successor | Patriarch Joseph VII of Ghanima | |
| Birth | August 8, 1852 | |
| Death | July 21, 1947 (94 years old) | |
| Holy Order | July 10, 1879 | |
| Episcopal consecration | July 24, 1892 | |
Biography
Joseph Emmanuel Thomas was born on August 8, 1852 in Iraq . After studying at a Jesuit seminary in Beirut, he was ordained a priest on July 10, 1879 .
On September 4, 1890, Joseph Emmanuel Thomas was appointed bishop of Siirt. July 24, 1892 was ordained a bishop. On July 9, 1900, the Holy Synod of the Chaldean Catholic Church elected Joseph Emmanuel Thomas as the Patriarch of Babylon of Chaldeans . He took the name of Joseph VI Emmanuel II.
He died on July 21, 1947 in Mosul.
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| Predecessor: '' | Diocese of Siirt September 4, 1890 - July 9, 1900 | Successor: '' |
| Predecessor: Patriarch Abdisho V Hayat | Archbishop of Baghdad and Patriarch of Babylon of Chaldeans July 9, 1900 - July 21, 1947 | Successor: Patriarch Joseph VII of Ghanima |