Iraqi prelate denies report of destruction of historic church

February 11, 2015

Contrary to reports published by various news agencies, the Islamic State has not blown up the Church of the Immaculate Virgin in Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, according to Mosul’s Chaldean Catholic archbishop.

The church, also known as the ancient Tahira church, dates back to at least the seventh century.

 

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Further information:

• Archbishop of Mosul: reports of destruction of Church of the Immaculate Virgin untrue (AsiaNews.it)
• As Jihadists destroy Mosul's Church of the Immaculate Virgin, Chaldeans get ready for unity synod in Baghdad (AsiaNews.it)
• ISIS Blows Up Church of Immaculate Virgin in Mosul (AINA)