God gave me the grace to Know Fr. Ragheed during his theological studies at Angelicum. We were class mates. It was a shock to know of his departure. He is a martyre!!!!!!! He lived, witnessed and died for Christ... May his soul rest in peace!! May he he intercede for all the Chaldean church members from above!!!!!!

Dear father Ragheed

i miss you alot my freind i wish that you were here with us to see how the church is growing just wonted to say that i miss you alot my freind i wish i could talk to you again even if it was one more time.

Aseel

I just found out about this web site through CathNews.AU and wanted to let you know my experience with Fr. Ragheed.

When I first read of his tragic death, like all, I ran the gamut of emotions. But it was the picture of Fr. Ragheed that touched me most.  It seemed for me, the brauty of the man shone through, and I felt an instant connection.

Shortly after Fr. Ragheed's death my father was stricken with a TIA(a type of stroke) and was not doing well.  I prayed to Fr. Ragheed and felt completely reassured and comforted that my father would be alright.    And he was.

My father has since passed away but I will be forever grateful to Fr. Ragheed for the comfort he gave.

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