André Sana Explained

Type:Bishop
André Sana
Archbishop emeritus of Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese of Kirkuk (Chaldean Archdiocese)
Church:Chaldean Catholic Church
See:Chaldean Catholic Diocese of Kirkuk (Chaldean Rite)
Term:1957-2003
Predecessor:Gabriel Koda
Successor:Louis Sako
Ordination:15 May 1945
Birth Date:20 December 1920
Birth Place:Araden, Iraq
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André Sana (20 December 1920 – 8 May 2013) was an Iraqi hierarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church.

Born in Araden, Iraq, he was ordained a priest on 15 May 1945. He was elected Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Aqra (Chaldean Rite) on 20 June 1957, and was consecrated bishop on 6 October 1957. He was elected bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kirkuk (Chaldean Rite) on 14 December 1977 until his retirement on 27 September 2003.