Dominique Mathieu


Dominique Mathieu

O.F.M. Conv.
Cardinal
Archbishop of Tehran–Isfahan
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseTehran–Isfahan
Appointed8 January 2021
Other post(s)Cardinal-Priest of Santa Giovanna Antida Thouret (2024–)
Previous post(s)Definitor general and general assistant for the Central Europe Federation of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (2019–2021)
Orders
Ordination24 September 1989
Consecration16 February 2021
by Cardinal Leonardo Sandri
Created cardinal7 December 2024
by Pope Francis
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born
Dominique Joseph Mathieu

(1963-06-13) 13 June 1963
NationalityBelgian
ResidenceCathedral of Our Lady of Consolata, Tehran, Iran
MottoDeus meus in Te confido (My God I trust in You)
Coat of arms
Styles of
Dominique Joseph Mathieu
Reference styleHis Eminence
Spoken styleYour Eminence
Informal styleCardinal
SeeTehran–Isfahan

Dominique Joseph Mathieu, O.F.M. Conv. (born 13 June 1963) is a Belgian Catholic prelate who has served as Archbishop of Tehran–Isfahan since 2021. He is a member of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. He was made a cardinal on 7 December 2024 by Pope Francis.