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{{Infobox Christian leader | type = cardinal | honorific-prefix = His Eminent Beatitude | image = EMMANUEL-DELLY.jpg | name = {{unbulleted list|Emmanuel III Delly|ܡܪܝ ܥܡܢܘܐܝܠ ܬܠܝܬܝܐ ܕܠܝ|مار عمانوئيل الثالث دلّي}} | title = [[Cardinal (Catholicism)|Cardinal]] [[Patriarch of Babylon of the Chaldeans|Patriarch Emeritus of Babylon of the Chaldeans]] | native_name = ܡܪܝ ܥܡܢܘܐܝܠ ܬܠܝܬܝܐ ܕܠܝ | native_name_lang = syr | birth_name = Emmanuel Karim Delly | church = | see = [[Chaldean Catholic Patriarchate of Babylon]] | residence = [[Iraq]] | elected = 24 October 2003 | appointed = 3 December 2003 | term_end = 19 December 2012 | predecessor = [[Raphael I Bidawid]] | successor = [[Louis Raphaël I Sako]] | rank = Cardinal-Bishop | birth_name = Karem Delly | birth_date = 27 September 1927 | birth_place = [[Tel Keppe]], [[Kingdom of Iraq|Iraq]] | death_date = 8 April 2014 (aged 86) | death_place = [[San Diego, California]], U.S. | ordination = 21 December 1952 | consecration = 16 April 1963 | consecrated_by = [[Paul II Cheikho]] | cardinal = 24 November 2007 | created_cardinal_by= [[Pope Benedict XVI]] | religion = [[Chaldean Catholic Church|Chaldean Catholic]] | previous_post = {{unbulleted list|Auxiliary Bishop of Babylon (1962-1997)|Titular Bishop of Palaeopolis in Asia (1962-1967)|Titular Archbishop of Kaskar dei Caldie (1967-2003)|Curial Bishop of Babylon (1997-2002)|Chaldean Archbishop of Baghdad (2003-2012)}} }} '''[[Mar]] Emmanuel III Delly''' ({{lang-syr|ܡܪܝ ܥܡܢܘܐܝܠ ܬܠܝܬܝܐ ܕܠܝ}}, {{lang-ar|مار عمانوئيل الثالث دلّي}}) was the [[Catholic Chaldean Patriarchs of Babylon|Patriarch Emeritus of Babylon of the Chaldeans]] and former [[primate (bishop)|Primate]] of the [[Chaldean Catholic Church]], an [[Eastern Catholic Churches|Eastern Catholic]] ''[[sui juris]]'' [[Particular church]] of the [[Catholic Church]] and a [[Cardinal (Catholicism)|Cardinal]]. An ethnic [[Assyrian]], 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== [[File:Patriairch emblem1.gif|300px|frame|left|Episcopal coat of arms of the [[List of Chaldean Catholic Patriarchs of Babylon|Patriarchial See of Babylon]]]] 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.<ref>[http://uk.news.yahoo.com/afp/20071123/twl-vatican-pope-iraq-3cd7efd_1.html Iraqi cardinal-to-be says he is symbol of national unity], uk.news.yahoo.com; accessed 7 February 2015.</ref> 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 (Catholicism)|Cardinal]].<ref>{{cite press release|title=Annuncio di Concistorio per la Creazione di nuovi Cardinali|publisher=Holy See Press Office|date=17 October 2007|url=http://212.77.1.245/news_services/bulletin/news/20898.php?index=20898&po_date=17.10.2007&lang=en|accessdate=7 February 2015|language=Italian}}</ref> Delly was elevated to the [[College of Cardinals]] in the [[papal consistory|consistory]] at [[St. Peter's Basilica]] on November 24, 2007.<ref>{{cite press release| title = Concistoro Ordinario Pubblico per la Creazione di Ventitré Nuovi Cardinali (continuazione)|publisher =Holy See Press Office|url=http://212.77.1.245/news_services/bulletin/news/21159.php?index=21159&lang=en|accessdate=7 February 2015|language=Italian }}</ref><ref name=Elevates>[http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/11/24/europe/EU-GEN-Vatican-New-Cardinals.php "Pope elevates new cardinals, expresses solidarity with Iraqi Christians"], Associated Press (''International Herald Tribune''), 23 November 2007.</ref> 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.<ref name=Elevates/> 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.<ref>[http://press.catholica.va/news_services/bulletin/news/30220.php?index=30220&lang=en]</ref> 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."<ref>[http://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2014/04/09/0255/00572.html Comments in Vatican upon death of Cardinal Delly], press.vatican.va, 9 April 2014; accessed 7 February 2015.</ref> 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. {{cn|date=February 2015}} ==Educational degrees== *[[Master's Degree]] in [[Philosophy]], [[Pontifical Urbaniana University]].<ref name="glatz">Carol Glatz, [http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0705931.htm "Pope acknowledges Iraq's beleaguered Catholics by naming cardinal"], catholicnews.com, 17 October 2007</ref> * [http://www.urbaniana.edu/en/filosofia/ord_stud.htm Pontifical Urbaniana University—Faculty of Philosophy—Program of Studies] (accessed 13 November 2007) *[[Doctor of Sacred Theology]], [[Pontifical Lateran University]].<ref name="glatz"/> *[[Doctor of Canon Law]], [[Pontifical Lateran University]].<ref name="glatz"/> ==Languages== Mar Emmanuel III Delly spoke [[Chaldean Neo-Aramaic]], [[Syriac language|Syriac]], [[Arabic language|Arabic]], [[French language|French]], [[Italian language|Italian]], [[Latin language|Latin]], and [[English language|English]] fluently. {{cn|date=February 2015}} ==Episcopal lineage== {{Ordination | date of diaconal ordination = | place of diaconal ordination = | ordained deacon by = | date of priestly ordination =21 December 1952 | place of priestly ordination = | ordained priest by = | date of consecration = 19 April 1963 | place of consecration = | consecrated by = [[Paul II Cheikho]] | co-consecrator1 = [[Raphaël I Bidawid]] | co-consecrator2 = Armand-Etienne M. Blanquet du Chayla, O.C.D. | date created cardinal = 24 November 2007 | bishop 1 = [[Emil Shimoun Nona]] | consecration date 1 = 8 January 2010 | bishop 2 = [[Bashar Matti Warda]], C.SS.R. | consecration date 2 = 3 July 2010 }} ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== {{Commons}} *[http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=1829 2004 Interview] *[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdelly.html Catholic Hierarchy.org] *[http://www.gcatholic.org/hierarchy/data/cardB16-2.htm#1499 GigaCatholic Website] {{s-start}} {{s-rel|ca}} {{s-bef|before=[[Raphael I Bidawid]]}} {{s-ttl|title=[[List of Chaldean Catholic Patriarchs of Babylon|Patriarch of Babylon <br>of the Chaldean Catholic Church]]|years=2003&ndash;2012}} {{s-aft|after=[[Louis Raphaël I Sako]]}} {{s-end}} {{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. --> | NAME = Delly, Emmanuel 03 | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = Catholic cardinal | DATE OF BIRTH = October 6, 1927 | PLACE OF BIRTH = [[Tel Keppe]], [[Kingdom of Iraq|Iraq]] | DATE OF DEATH = April 8, 2014 | PLACE OF DEATH = [[San Diego]], [[California]] }} {{DEFAULTSORT:Delly, Emmanuel 03}} [[Category:1927 births]] [[Category:2014 deaths]] [[Category:Eastern Catholic bishops]] [[Category:Iraqi Eastern Catholics]] [[Category:Chaldean Catholic Patriarchs of Babylon]] [[Category:People from Tel Keppe]] [[Category:Iraqi cardinals]] [[Category:Iraqi archbishops]] [[Category:Assyrian people]] [[Category:Cardinals created by Pope Benedict XVI]] [[Category:Iraqi bishops]] [[Category:Pontifical Urbaniana University alumni]] [[Category:Pontifical Lateran University alumni]]

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