The Archdiocese of Iraq has again shown it is committed to growing the message of the Assyrian Church of the East's holy fathers, with the ordination of five sons who have been called to serve in the Lord's vineyard.
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Christmas Celebrations Focus on Faith and Unity
The Holy Feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ has been celebrated across the world by dioceses and parishes of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East.
Read More »Iraqi Council Updates Plans to Reduce Violence Against Christians
Sydney’s Iraqi Council Mr. Mohsen Al-Samarrai has highlighted plans to reduce violence against Christians in Iraq, during a visit to His Beatitude Mar Meelis Zaia, Metropolitan of Australia, New Zealand and Lebanon.
Read More »Deacon Martin’s Ordination Encourages Iraq’s Faithful
His Beatitude Mar Gewargis Sliwa, Metropolitan of Iraq, Iran and Russia has laid his hand on Martin Nabil Nicola and raised him to the ranking of Deacon in the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East.
Read More »Christians in Iraq on Agenda for National Council of Churches
The murder and uprooting suffered by Christians in the Middle East has been highlighted as a topic of concern by the Secretary General of the National Council of Churches in Australia.
Read More »HB Mar Meelis Zaia Leads Peaceful Visit to Sydney’s Muslim Community
The Assyrian Church of the East’s clergy in Sydney visited the Imam Mahdi Centre after receiving a formal invitation in order to congratulate them on the festival of Eid Ghadir Khum for the Muslim community in Sydney.
Read More »H.G. Mar Aprem Nathniel Visits Damascus
On the blessed morning of Sunday the 28th of November 2010, H.G Mar Aprem Nathniel payed a little visit to St George’s Parish in Damascus, Syria.
Read More »Declaration from the Council of Christian Church-Leaders of Iraq
Christmas tree lights up in Chicago
Christmas celebrations have been officially launched in the Diocese of Eastern USA, with a tree-lighting ceremony in Chicago by the state's council of church committees.
Read More »Barnabas Fund Working to Save Christians in Iraq
The US has now acknowledged the financial plight of persecuted Christian communities and is willing to make available financial assistance, according to the International Director of the Barnabas Fund, Reverend Canon Dr Patrick Sookhdeo.
Read More »HB Mar Meelis: Response to Terrorism has Repercussions
Protection for Iraq’s Christian and non-Christian citizens will be achieved through a collaborative effort to assist the Iraqi Government, in taking direct responsibility for security, His Beatitude Mar Meelis Zaia AM Assyrian Church News.
Read More »Christian Martyrs: Iraqi Ambassador Offers Condolences to HB Mar Meelis Zaia
An Australian representative of the Consulate General of the Republic of Iraq has visited the Church in Sydney, offering the Iraqi Government's sincere condolences for the martyrdom of the faithful.
Read More »Official Press Release from the Holy Synod Regarding Events in Baghdad, Iraq
The murder of innocent Christian clergy and lay faithful, who were in the midst of prayer and worship at their local parish, is an affront to civilized humanity
Read More »H.H Mar Dinkha IV Responds to Events in Iraq
His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV writes a letter to His Beatitude Mar Ignatius Joseph III Younan, offering condolences for the sorrowful events of late.
Read More »ACERO Apartments for Assyrians in Need
Hope will soon be renewed for Assyrian families that have lost their homes in Iraq, with new accommodation nearing completion thanks to ACERO.
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