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 »Catholicos-Patriarch Marks 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Jingjiao Stele in China
From 16-20 October 2025, His Holiness Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of th…
$5 Million Election Pledge to build Mar Yosip Church in Leppington
Today, the St Yosip Parish community in Leppington gathered with excitement to break ground on our l…
Patriarchal Luncheon brings together heads of churches and government officials
On Wednesday 30th October 2024 a special luncheon was hosted in honour of His Holiness Catholicos-Pa…
Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Pays Respects at Canberra’s War Memorial
In the afternoon of Monday, October 28, 2024, His Holiness Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the …
Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Meets Australian Prime Minister in Canberra
In a historic meeting underscoring the growing ties between Australia and the Assyrian community, Hi…
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California Celebrates First English Christmas Mass
The Diocese of California has for the first time celebrated the Holy Feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the English language.
Read More »The Assyrian Schools 2010 Graduations Highlight Achievements
Following a year of many accomplishments, Sydney's St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School and Mar Narsai College students have graduated with marvelous results in comparison to the state.
Read More »Syria’s ACOE and Melkite Churches Congregate for Holy Eucharist
In a show of Christian unity, the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East's St George Parish in Damascus has communed with the local Melkite Greek Catholic Church to celebrate Holy Eucharist.
Read More »Sweden’s Faithful Come Together for Carols
Stockholm's Christian Assyrian community has remembered the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with celebrations in the lead up to Christmas, preceded over by His Grace Mar Odisho Oraham, Bishop of Europe.
Read More »Patriarchal Christmas Epistle 2010
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 »Immigration New Zealand to Assist Displaced Christians
Representatives of Immigration New Zealand have met with the nation's Assyrian Church of the East clergy in a show of commitment to resolving the ongoing issue of displaced Christian families in the Middle East.
Read More »Carols by Candlelight Highlights True Meaning of Christmas
The birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ has been acknowledged and glorified as the true purpose of Christmas celebrations, through songs of praise at the annual Carols by Candlelight event organised by Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Sydney.
Read More »Sweden Blessed With Newly Ordained Priest
H.G Mar Odisho Oraham has laid his blessed right hand on Deacon Alan Odisho and raised him to the ranking of priesthood, allowing him to serve in St Steven’s Church in Khovdi, Sweden.
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 »Ancient Assyrian Monastery Unveiled to Public
The first Christian archaeological site in the UAE, believed to have been built by the Assyrian Church of the East in 600AD, has been unveiled to the public.
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.
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