ܬܸܠ ܟܹܐܦܹܐ Thomas the Chaldean
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Mesopotamian Archaeology ✝️ 🇮🇶🇻🇦 Showing ancient churches + rare books, maps, syriac aramaic manuscripts, cuneiform tablets & more!
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Who are the Chaldeans?
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HAPPY PALM SUNDAY FROM IRAQ!🇮🇶 ✝️🌿
'Oshana Breekha!'
You are witnessing the earliest Christians observing their centuries-old Palm Sunday tradition!
Every year, the last Aramaic speakers walk the streets of their ancient villages waving palm and olive branches.
They fill
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HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY FROM IRAQ! 🇮🇶✝️🥚
In our ancient Aramaic language, we say "Kemla Maron" which means "The Lord is Risen"
Christians around the world commemorate the triumphant victory of our Lord Jesus over death.
Despite being crucified and sacrificing His life on the
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Procession of Chaldeans on Good Friday! ✝️⛪️
We are determined to keep our ancient Christian faith and Aramaic language, no matter where in the world we found refuge!
We wish all our Christian brothers and sisters a blessed Holy Week - especially to the persecuted Christians in
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Fr. Douglas Al-Bazi, a Chaldean Catholic priest from New Zealand, courageously shares his experience of being kidnapped and tortured for nine days by Islamic State terrorists in November 2006.
In his powerful homily, delivered at the International Chaldean Convention, Fr.
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Kurds are NOT indigenous to Anatolia, Mesopotamia, nor the Levant
They come from East of the Zagros mountains and have displaced / genocided the indigenous Aramaic speaking communities that lived there.
If you want to see a nation that brutally oppresses an ethnic minority, don't look at Israel. 🇮🇱
Look at how Turkey 🇹🇷 treats Kurds, who make up 20% of the population. Turkey doesn't recognize their existence or language, suppresses any representation, bans their parties, and
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Pray for Lebanon, especially the Maronites
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Iraq was estimated to have nearly 1.5 million Christians in 2003.
These communities trace their roots back to the first century including the Assyrian, Chaldean & Syriac Churches.
Now church officials estimate less than 100,000 Christians remain.
The world needs to know 🙏🏼
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My mission is to revive the ancient Christian heritage of the Nineveh Plains (Iraq) and rebuild all Chaldean and Syriac villages devastated by ISIS.
May the descendants of the original inhabitants once again return to the land of their ancestors.
Amen.
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@HouseofKurds
Kurds are so insecure they are squatters on land that isn’t their so they have to make up history
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In the Nineveh Plains you will find the oldest Christian villages and monasteries.
Please watch and share this video, let's preserve this rich history.
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BRIEF HISTORY OF TEL KEPPE ✝️🪨⛰️
In the shadow of ancient Nineveh, the great capital of the Assyrian Empire, lies the small town of Tel Keppe. Also known as Tilkepe, Tal Kayf, or Telkaif, this town in northern Iraq is one of the last remaining testaments to the Ninevites.
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I am now an Iraqi land owner 🇮🇶🍾🤝
My purchase of 2 properties in the Nineveh Plains was completed as of today
Soon there will be a guide for all diaspora communities so they can learn the steps to invest and re-develop our homeland
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In my hometown of Tel Keppe, Chaldean Catholics were forced to pay jizya to the Mosque of the Prophet Nabe Jarjees
Failure to pay resulted in raids, killings, persecution, and denial of our religious freedoms
The inhabitants of Tel Keppe just didn't pay the jizya for their
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Please find me one Palestinian that speaks Aramaic, I'm waiting..
Palestinians are aramaic speaking Canaanites of the levant.
They built the worlds first cities, Jerusalem, Bethlehem …
A unique people, with a unique culture, a unique history, being wiped of the face of the earth, by a bunch of nomadic foreign fighters.
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Assyrian Chaldean Syriac Unity Flag
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BRIEF HISTORY OF BA'UTHA 🐳🙏✝️
(Fast of Nineveh)
Tomorrow, thousands of Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Syriacs from around the world will observe a three-day fast in remembrance of the repentance that the city of Nineveh undertook in the story of the prophet Jonah.
During this
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HAPPY ASSYRIAN-BABYLONIAN-MESOPOTAMIAN NEW YEAR!
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HAPPY AKITU!
Akitu Breekha!
Reesha D’Sheeta Brikhta!
𒀉𒆠𒌈 𒍠𒈬
Akitu stands as one of the oldest recorded festivals known to humanity, deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Mesopotamian culture.
Traditionally
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Everyone else’s mom organizes their Dolma for them, right?
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Mar Matti Monastery in Northern Iraq ✝️🇮🇶
ܕܝܪܐ ܕܡܪܝ ܡܬ
The Monastery of St. Matthew
It is recognized as one of the oldest Christian monasteries in existence.
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To the left is the ancient shrine of Mar Daniel (Saint Daniel) in Tel Keppe before it was destroyed by ISIS. To the right is the rebuilt shrine in 2024.
The original shrine, located on my great-grandfather's land in Northern Iraq 🇮🇶, was rich in legends, including one about
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“In Iraq, before we invaded, there were 1.5 million Christians in Iraq, many of them ancient communities, Chaldeans, people who trace their lineage and their ancestors to people who knew the literal apostles of Jesus Christ,” he said.
“Now, nearly every single one of those
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In the event of a full-scale military conflict in the Middle East, we must be prepared to support the indigenous Christian communities in any way possible.
🇱🇧🇵🇸🇮🇱🇯🇴🇸🇾🇮🇶🇹🇷🇮🇷
#MiddleEastChristians
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Chaldeans from the Nineveh Plains are the original people of Mesopotamia and the origin of all Iraq
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ON THIS DAY WE REMEMBER 🙏✝️
The Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek genocides were a series of tragic events that occurred during the final years of the Ottoman Empire, resulting in the deaths of nearly 2 million of innocent people. The genocide unfolded between 1915 and 1923.
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My heart hurts watching this.
I’ve visited several churches and monasteries in Iraq which were destroyed by ISIS.
One of the most painful parts is people using our pain to promote their agendas
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@AgeriaCaptain
Kurds participated in the genocide of Assyrians / Chaldeans / Syriacs. Once they depopulated our villages, they stole our land. There’s a reason you see ancient aramaic writing everywhere and a reminder that Kurds speak an Iranic language that is foreign to the area they occupy.
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Why are they doing this to my people?
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An ancient mosaic from Edessa, from the 2nd century CE, with inscriptions in early Edessan Aramaic (Old Syriac)
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Chaldeans are the genuine, indigenous people of Mesopotamia.
ܟܠܕ̈ܝܐ ܐܢܘܢ ܥܡܐ ܐܣܝܐ̈ܝܐ ܒܢܝ ܐܬܪܐ ܕܒܝܢ ܢܗܪ̈ܝܢ.
الكلدان هم الناس الأصليين الحقيقيين لبلاد ما بين النهرين.
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"Most people are unaware that Christianity was already present in Iraq well before it reached Britain, and that it has continued to be a significant cultural and religious presence in that country right up to the present day.
In the aftermath of the recent invasion and war, [as
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Stores and properties that sell alcoholic beverages are generally owned by Christians, including those of Assyrian, Chaldean, and Syriac heritage.
Essentially, a Christian-owned business was destroyed as part of an ongoing policy to displace Christian communities and appropriate
A shop selling alcoholic beverages was demolished near Sulaimani by the PUK’s commando forces, with plans to construct a mosque in its place.
The PUK force released this video of the demolition, which seems to be a populist gesture by the party’s leader, Bafel Talabani.
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New Nineveh is a proposed future city for the Chaldean, Assyrian, and Syriac people
@NEWNINEVEH
Retweet + Share if you believe Chaldeans / Assyrians / Syriacs deserve a safe haven
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There is an organized and calculated attempt to destroy the Chaldean identity
They hate our name
They hate our Church
They hate our villages
They hate our community
But Chaldeans from all around the world are waking up
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About 2000 years ago, the towers of churches started to rise up throughout Mesopotamia..
Churches and Monasteries alike were adorned beautifully with inscriptions, crosses, and splendid architectural designs.
The Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Syriacs are the direct continuation
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Father Douglas Joseph Shimshon Al-Bazi, born in 1972 in Baghdad, is a Chaldean Catholic Church parish priest currently leading the Chaldean Catholic congregation in Auckland, New Zealand. Al-Bazi previously served in Baghdad, Iraq, as the vicar of St. Elia Catholic Church and
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Rare map of the homeland
Includes:
Nineveh
Nimrud
Tel Keppe
Alqosh
Telesqof
Bartella
Bakhdieda
Batnaya
Karamles
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It is important to note that the spread of Christianity in the Middle East was nearly always peaceful and deeply tied to the indigenous people in the land. The early Christian missionaries, including Thomas and Thaddeus, sought to spread the message of Christianity to the local..
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Today marks the 10th anniversary of ISIS's invasion of the Nineveh Plains 🇮🇶✝️
My beloved village, Tel Keppe, saw its beautiful churches, monasteries, shrines, and homes reduced to ruins. Our community, which has lived there since ancient times, was mercilessly uprooted simply
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Chaldeans are NOT Kurds.
Truth is that Kurds have genocided Chaldeans over 100 times and have attacked / destroyed several of our holiest places such as Rabban Hormiz Monastery and Mar Matti Monastery
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Maronites are non arab, at one point they even spoke Aramaic. They are our cousins and Assyrians Chaldeans Syriacs should always look out for them.
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Happy Easter to all - especially those celebrating in the Middle East.
On this day we should reflect on the sacrifice of all martyrs who stood up for their beliefs and did not succumb to Arabism / Islam.
I pray one day we can return to our roots and practice our faith safely.
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Today marks the anniversary of Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho's kidnapping and death.
On the evening of February 29, 2008, Archbishop Rahho was kidnapped by terrorists in Mosul's Al-Nur district, a violent act that also led to the death of his bodyguards and driver.
Despite the
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Hey everyone,
If you know me, you’ll know that I love my village Tel Keppe a lot.
Unfortunately, the village was devastated by ISIS and our church was destroyed.
I am partnering with
@NinevehRising
to rebuild the library and gift shop inside of the Church!
This is a small
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I don’t want to see Chaldeans and Assyrians fighting anymore
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I love Assyrians
I love Aramaeans
I love Chaldeans
I love Syriacs
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I am establishing a new city in Nineveh - exclusively for Chaldeans, Assyrians, and Syriacs.
Potential Names:
-New Nineveh
-New Tel Keppe
-Republic of Nineveh
-Suraya
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The Lost Chaldeans of Mexico 🪅💃🏻
Hundreds of villagers from the town of Tel Keppe migrated to Mexico in the early 1900s.
Seeking jobs and religious freedom, these brave pioneers became some of Mexico’s most capable citizens. Their descendants today hold many high positions in
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Oshana breekha Everyone
Happy and Blessed Palm Sunday!
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📍Deraluk, Mesopotamia
This ancient mountain spring derives its name from Syriac-Aramaic, meaning:
"Monastery or Church of Saint Luke"
There are many myths and legends surrounding this beautiful site
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Ancient Church of the East 'Nestorian' Cross
This rare bronze cross, uncovered at an archaeological site in Semirech'e, is a priceless artifact from the Church of the East, incorrectly referred to as the 'Nestorian' Church. Dating back to the early centuries of Christianity, it
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🚨Mosul Expansion Plan Targeting Chaldeans / Assyrians / Syriacs In Nineveh Plains🚨
Below is the master plan for the expansion of Mosul. The expansion is mostly in the lands of Tel Keppe, Batnaya, Qaraqosh, and Bartella - all indigenous Christian villages.
The villages are
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I am compiling a list of all Kurdish massacres, land grabs and genocides directed towards Assyrians/Chaldeans/Syriacs
If you want to add anything to the list either DM me or drop it below.
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Assyrians 🫱🏼🫲🏻 Chaldeans 🤝🏻 Syriacs 🤝🏻 Maronites 🫱🏻🫲🏽Armenians 🫱🏽🫲🏻Georgians 🫱🏻🫲🏽Melkites
Christianity in the Middle East will prevail. We will walk hand in hand as brothers and sisters.
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Small pot of dolma today
Big pot of dolma tomorrow
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Vintage photo of Chaldean women from Mosul dressed in traditional attire
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The Church of the East was an essential part of the founding of Baghdad
But many of you are not prepared for that conversation..
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SYRIAC / EASTERN ARAMAIC MANUSCRIPT LEAF FROM THE 15th CENTURY
Written with a reed pen on a semi-waterproof paper, distinguished for its bold, clear characters and interesting rubrications.
The leaf is in good condition despite slight moisture damage on the margins. The leaf
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Assyrians, Aramaean, Aramaye, Ashuraya, Ashureen, Ashuri, Ashuroyo, Assyrio-Chaldean, Aturaya, ChaldoAssyrian, ChaldoAssyrio, Jacobite, Malabar, Maronite, Maronaya, Nestorian, Nestornaye, Oromoye, Suraya, Syriac, Syrian, Syriani, Suryoye, Suryoyo = 1⃣
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Message regarding Olympic Ceremony from Chaldean-Catholic Bishop Francis Kalabat
“We are very disappointed in the mocking of Christianity at such an international event. Per Bishop Francis, please join in praying a novena for the devotion to the Eucharist. This will be posted
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I cannot write about the History of Tel Keppe without also writing about the History of Nineveh as well as the surrounding villages: Alqosh, Batnaya, Nuhandra, Qaraqosh, Bartella, & more.
That being said this will a tremendous undertaking I am excited to act on.
#aramaic
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Iraq was once home to over 1.8 million Christians, 80% being Chaldean-Catholics 🙏🏼
And what was this Mr Spinner Man? Bagdad, 2003. Remember? You should. Your 'weapons of mass destruction' that never existed was how it was 'justified'. How does this compare with 'right-wing street riots', Mr Blair apologist? Weren't they Muslims under this bombardment?
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The Cradle of Civilizations
From it started all kingdoms
It spread and grew
Babylon was the light to the world
Nineveh, the strength of the world
The first in all aspects of knowledge
With it started history
The mother of all great kings
The mother of education
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Please help all of Iraq’s Christians, especially Chaldean-Catholics 🙏🏼🇮🇶✝️
اجتمع القائم باعمال السفارة الأمريكية ديفيد برغر بغبطة البطريرك الكاردينال ساكو لبحث أوضاع المكون المسيحي في العراق، وعودة غبطته إلى بغداد بطريركًا للكنيسة الكلدانية في العراق. ندعم الأقليات الدينية والإثنية في العراق واندماجها الكامل في الحياة الاجتماعية والعامة.
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Trump’s Vice Presidential pick is very aware of the issues impacting Chaldeans, Syriacs and Assyrians in Iraq.
Might be the beginning of a big change!
Twenty years ago we invaded Iraq. The war killed many innocent Iraqis and Americans. It destroyed the oldest Christian populations in the world. It cost over $1 trillion, and turned Iraq into a satellite of Iran. It was an unforced disaster, and I pray that we learn its lessons.
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Land Grabs, Deed Forgeries, Illegal Property Transfers
Same thing happened to Chaldeans from Tel Keppe and Baghdad.
It is estimated there's over $20,000,000,000 in stolen Christian property in Baghdad alone
عادت من هولندا لتجد نفسها في الشارع بعد تزوير وبيع أملاكها في بغداد .. عائلة سليمة الصابئية تصدم بعد الاستيلاء على 4 عقارات تعود لها تقدر قيمتها بـ 5 ملايين دولار
#الشرقية_نيوز
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GIVEAWAY: RARE 18TH CENTURY SYRIAC-MARONITE PRINTED LEAF "AAHAMA"
To Enter: Retweet + Tag 2 friends
Thrilled to present a rare 18th-century Garshouni printed leaf from Lebanon! This unique piece is written in Syriac using Arabic letters and describes the Maronite funeral
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Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani participated in a joint prayer at the Chaldean Church of St. Joseph in Baghdad, calling for the restoration of stability and peace in the Middle East. ✝️🇮🇶
The Chaldean Catholic Church, led by Patriarch Louis Raphaël Sako, is working
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In contemporary times, Christian communities in Iraq and Syria, who faced the atrocities of ISIS, have continued to observe Bautha.
This practice is a testament to their enduring resilience and strength, a legacy handed down by their ancient ancestors.
Despite the devastating
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Only in the last 100 years more Christians have been killed than in the past 2000 years of Christianity
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We need to organize and unite Chaldeans from all around the world!
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Assyrians 🤝 Armenians 🤝 Georgians 🤝 Greeks 🤝 Maronites
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Police Officer saves the life of a 3 week-old Chaldean baby in Michigan 🙏
Hero Police officer saves a 3 week-old baby from choking as distraught family watch on.
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My goal is to follow every Chaldean on this app
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@eloisa_das
The Chaldean Catholic Church paid a $170,000 ransom for the release of Father Al-Bazi and Father Samy Al Raiys.
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MAP OF THE NINEVEH PLAINS
This map of the Nineveh Plains shows the historical and cultural richness of this region in Northern Iraq, known for its ancient Christian heritage. Highlighting key villages and significant religious sites, the map provides an insightful journey
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SARGON OF AKKAD
Sargon of Akkad, also known as Sargon the Great, was a seminal figure in ancient Mesopotamian history, reigning from approximately 2334 to 2279 BCE. He founded the Akkadian Empire, the world’s first empire, by uniting the city-states of Sumer and extending his
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🚨 2024 CHALDEAN BISHOPS SYNOD OVERVIEW 🇮🇶✝️🇻🇦
During the Chaldean Synod held from July 15 to 19, the Chaldean Catholic Church, led by Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, reaffirmed its stance against blessing same-sex unions. The Synod, which convened at the Patriarchal seat of
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