Diocese

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.

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

His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV writes a letter to His Beatitude Mar Ignatius Joseph III Younan, offering condolences for the sorrowful events of late.

Hope will soon be renewed for Assyrian families that have lost their homes in Iraq, with new accommodation nearing completion thanks to ACERO.

Unity in the Australian community's cultural diversity was celebrated at Multicultural Day, held by St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School (SHAPS), Sydney.

"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." Ephesians 5:31

Committed and zealous members of Ss Peter & Parish, Sydney, have enjoyed learning the significance of serving the Lord with humility, love and joy at the church's recently held spiritual retreat.

“Granting the opportunity for children to spend memorable times and seeing smiles on their lips are priceless” stated a faithful at the event.

The significance of maintaining self-confidence while living in a war-torn country has been highlighted to parishioners at a psychology lecture in Tell Kayf, Northern Iraq.

As usual the School of Edessa out done themselves, where a lecture was held regarding media and Assyrian press at St George’s Parish in Damascus.

On the 10th of October 2010, St Paul’s Parish in Anaheim, Los Angeles commenced the laying of the foundation for the parishes church premises.

Assyrian Martyrs Day, the 7th of August, has been officially recognized with a City Proclamation by the City of Modesto

On the 8th of October 2010, His Grace Mar Odisho Oraham bishop of Europe visits St Kuryakos’ Parish in Norrkoping, Sweden.

“The focal mission of this group,” Reverend Genard states, “is to strive for the betterment of the current ministries.

On the 8th of October 2010, the church faithful in Syria organised a informative and inspirational outing to the different monasteries and churches of their region.