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"With the conclusion of Patriarch Sako’s tenure, the Chaldean Church now enters a decisive moment. The election of his successor will not only determine leadership, but also signal the direction of the Church on questions of identity, liturgy, and its relationship to political authorities in Iraq and beyond. According to the Canons of the Eastern Churches, the Synod of Bishops must gather to elect a new Patriarch in a period of one month from the vacancy of the Patriarchate, with an allowance for delays to allow the Synod to gather within two months of the vacancy. This means that the Synod must convene between the period of April 10th-May 10th with no exceptions, a task made difficult by the ongoing conflict in Iran, something that even the Chaldean Catholic Church has not remained unscathed from.13 The Bishops must gather at either the Patriarchal Complex in Baghdad or at a different pre-agreed upon location, a logistical difficulty considering the presence of Chaldean Catholic Bishops across the globe. Yet despite this, the Synod is set to gather on April 9th in Rome."
The results of a study show that scribes did not always refine their clay, barely used fire to harden the texts, and that tablets made in the workshop coexisted with others brought from outside.
Matti Matti grew up in Ankawa, an Assyrian area outside of Erbil. He’s witnessed the town change dramatically as Iraq’s Assyrian population has collapsed.
The Assyrian Foundation of America (AFA) has announced a five-year financial commitment to the Assyrian Studies Association (ASA), pledging $30,000 annually through 2031 in support of the organization's academic and cultural work.
As investment in Tur Abdin continues, ensuring quality and trust in the construction sector is becoming an increasingly important concern for Assyrians seeking to preserve and rebuild their historic villages.
The results of a study show that scribes did not always refine their clay, barely used fire to harden the texts, and that tablets made in the workshop coexisted with others brought from outside.
Pithyou Mazarnaya
