Apostolic Prefecture of Mardin
The Apostolic Prefecture of Mardin (alias of Mesopotamia) was a relatively short-lived Latin missionary pre-diocesan jurisdiction with see in Mardian, in southern Asian Turkey. History. It was established on 1842.08.30 as Apostolic Prefecture of Mardin alias of Mesopotamia, on territory split off from the then Apostolic Prefecture of Syria and Cicilia, and run by Capuchin Friars Minor. Circa 1909, it was suppressed without former successor jurisdiction.