Mar Awa III

Mar Awa III is the current Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, having taken on the role in 2021. He has been an influential figure in the Christian community, particularly in Iraq, where he has worked to promote unity among various Christian denominations. His leadership is marked by a commitment to resilience and hope for the future of Christianity in the region, especially in the face of challenges posed by extremist groups like ISIS. Mar Awa III played a significant role in the recent celebrations during the Festival of the Cross in Erbil, emphasizing the survival and perseverance of the Christian presence in Iraq.