Baghdad bishop dies after lifetime of serving the Church

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Erbil, Iraq, Jul 27, 2010 / 01:28 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Auxiliary Bishop Andraos Abouna of Baghdad died Tuesday morning in a hospital in Erbil, the capital of Kurdish northern Iraq. The bishop was 67 years old and had suffered from kidney problems.

According to the Italian bishops’ news agency SIR, Bishop Abouna underwent kidney surgery two months ago. He seemed to have recovered, however he had a relapse last week and was admitted to the hospital on Monday.

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May he rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him. May Jesus receive him into His heavenly abode. Amen.