Voice of the East – Vol. 66 – September & October 2019 – No’s 09 & 10
Read More »His Grace Mar Awraham Youkhanis, Bishop of London and Western Europe, Earns PhD from Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia – In a momentous occasion for the Assyrian Church of the East, Mar Awraham Youkhan…
Celebrating the Future: Honouring a Sacrifice
On Sunday, 4th February 2024, the congregation gathered in St Abdisho Cathedral in Melbourne, Austra…
Sydney’s Annual Youth Meet with Archbishop Mar Meelis Zaia
On Tuesday 30th January the Assyrian Church of the East Youth Association in Sydney held its annual …
SYDNEY’S CHILDREN CONCLUDE THE 8TH ANNUAL SUMMER PROGRAM
The Assyrian Church of the East Children’s Association (ACECA) hosted its eighth annual summer progr…
Sydney’s St Narsai College Announces Construction of Phase Three
The Board of Directors of the Assyrian Christian Schools in Sydney has announced the establishment o…
An Incredible 2023 for Sydney Youth
As we look back on 2023, we reflect on the events and initiatives hosted by the Assyrian Church of t…
Sydney Parishioners Gather for Carols
On Thursday 14 December, the Assyrian Church of the East hosted its 10th annual Carols by the Cathed…
Voice of the East – Vol. 68 – November & December 2021
Voice of the East – Vol. 68 – November & December 2021 – No 11 & 12 …
The National Executive Committee of ACEYA-USA meets in Chicago, Illinois
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Assyrian Church of the East Youth Association of the U…
Sydney parishioners trace steps of the Apostles of the East at Walkathon 2021
The Assyrian Church of the East Youth Association hosted its annual Walkathon Fundraiser on Sunday 2…
His Holiness the Catholicos-Patriarch Hosts Post-Consecration Audiences
His Holiness Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch, received distinguished guests and representatives of…
Statement on the Election of the 122nd Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East
To all the sons and daughters of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East and fellow …
BISHOPS OF THE DIOCESES OF THE UNITED STATES MEET AHEAD OF NATIONAL YOUTH CONFERENCE
The bishops of the Assyrian Church of the East in the United States meet recently ahead of the 33rd …
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BISHOP OF CALIFORNIA REPRESENTS ASSYRIAN CHURCH OF THE EAST AT SIXTH PRO ORIENTE COLLOQUIUM SYRIACUM
His Grace Mar Awa Royel, Bishop of California and Secretary of the Holy Synod, represented the Assyrian Church of the East at the Sixth Colloquium Syriacum, held under the aegis of the Pro Oriente Ecumenical Foundation at the Palottihaus in Vienna, from November 25-28, 2019. The theme of this year’s Colloquium Syriacum was titled: “With Hope Towards the Future: Living Together and Common Witness of the Syriac Tradition.” His Grace presented a paper on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, with the title: “The Common Challenges and Opportunities of the Syriac Churches in North America, with Special Attention to the Assyrian Church of the East.” The bishop’s presentation outlined the history of the Assyrian Church’s role and activities in the ecumenical movement since 1964, and traced the immigration of the Assyrian faithful to North America—with special attention to the United States—from the countries of the Middle East. The pastoral, ecclesiastical and ethnic challenges of the faithful as a result of being transplanted to the diaspora were studied and presented in an in-depth manner, followed by discussions and questions from the attendees on the same theme. On Tuesday evening, November 26, 2019, His Grace partook in a public panel discussion sponsored by Pro …
Read More »Joint Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East
Communiqué Rome, November 22, 2019 A plenary session of the Joint Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East took place from 21–22 November 2019 at the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in Rome. This fourth session continues the third phase of the dialogue which is considering the mystery of the Church as understood in bothtraditions. The Commission is co–chaired by His Beatitude Mar Meelis Zaia, Metropolitan of Australia, New Zealand and Lebanon, and the Most Reverend Johan Bonny, Bishop of Antwerp. On Thursday, 21 November 2019, the Most Reverend Brian Farrell, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, welcomed the members of the Joint Commission to the annual meeting. The Joint Commission continued its work on the third phase of the dialogue on issues of ecclesiology which had been approved in 2017. This phase is reflecting on the nature and mission of the Church, the work of the Holy Spirit in the Church and the constitution of the Church. The members of the Commission gratefully recalled the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Joint Commission concurrently with the Common Christological Declaration signed by Pope John Paul II and Catholicos Patriarch …
Read More »FOURTH BI-LATERAL DIALOGUE MEETING OF THE ASSYRIAN CHURCH OF THE EAST AND THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
The fourth meeting of the official Bi-Lateral Commission for Dialogue between the Assyrian Church of the East and the Russian Orthodox Church met in Thrissur, Kerala from 13 to 16 November, 2019. The meetings were held under the auspices of the Archdiocese of India in Thrissur, hosted by His Beatitude Mar Aprem, Metropolitan of India for the Assyrian Church of the East. The participants in the bi-lateral dialogue meeting from the Assyrian Church of the East were the following: His Grace Bishop Mar Awa Royel, Bishop of California and the Secretary of the Holy Synod (co-chair); Very Rev. Cor-bishop Gewargis Toma, Diocese of Eastern USA (member); Rev. Fr. Ephraim Alkhas, Diocese of California (co-secretary); Rev. Deacon Roland Bidjamov, Diocese of Nohadra and Russia (member). Representing the Russian Orthodox Church were the following: His Grace Bishop Kliment of Krasnoslobodsk and Temnikov (co-chair); Very Rev. HieromonkStefan Igumnov, Secretary for Inter-Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate’s ‘Department of External Church Relations’(member); Very Rev. Hegumen Stefan Sado (member, absent) and Mr. Sergei Alferov (co-secretary). On the Commission’s first full working day held on Wednesday, November 13th, the Commission was formally welcomed by His Beatitude Metropolitan Mar Aprem, the head of the Archdiocese of India. …
Read More »St Narsai Officially Opens Stage Three
St Narsai Assyrian Christian College officially opened its newly completed Stage Three project on Sunday 27 November 2019. The ceremony was officiated by His Eminence Mar Meelis Zaia AM, Chief Executive Officer of the Assyrian Christian Schools Limited, accompanied by members of the official party, staff, parents and students. The official party accompanying His Eminence consisted of His Grace Bishop Haigazon Najarian of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Reverend Father Nektarios Nemme representing His Eminence Archbishop Basilios Kodseie of the Antiochian Orthodox Church, along with Sydney’s Assyrian Church clergy. It was also with great honour that Members of Parliament and Local Council were in attendance, including the Honourables; Ms Tanya Davies MP representing the Premier Ms Gladys Berejekilian MP, Mr Kevin Conolly MP representing Ms Sarah Mitchell the Minister of Education, Mr Chris Bowen MP, Dr Hugh McDermott MP, Mr Nick Lalich MP and the Mayor of Fairfield City, Mr Frank Carbone. Not to mention all the Assyrian and Chaldean associations, organisations, charities and entities who were in attendance. The newly opened Stage Three section of the campus encompasses the COLA (Covered Outdoor Learning Area), the outdoor courtyard garden and Building D. The new building is specifically designed to teach the …
Read More »Voice of the East – Vol. 66 – July & August 2019
Voice of the East – Vol. 66 – July & August 2019 – No’s 07 & 08
Read More »His Holiness the Catholicos-Patriarch Consecrates the Holy Altar of St Mar Yosip Khnanisho Parish in Gilbert, Arizona With Oil
On the first Sunday after the Feast of the Finding of our Lord’s Cross (15 September 2019), His Holiness Mar Gewargis III Sliwa Catholicos-Patriarch consecrated the Holy Altar of St Mar Yosip Khannisho Parish (Gilbert, Arizona) with oil. This joyous celebration was a part of His Holiness’ first Apostolic sojourn to the Diocese of the Western United States. The consecration was attended by the His Grace Mar Aprim Khamis Diocesan Bishop of the Western USA, His Grace Bishop Mar Emmanuel Yosip of Canada, various members of the clergy, lay faithful, and representatives of local government and Assyrian organizations. Following the consecration of the Holy Altar, His Grace Bishop Mar Aprim Khamis celebrated the Divine Liturgy of Ss Addai and Mari and communion was distributed to over 700 faithful attendees. A celebratory luncheon, with over 450 guests, was hosted by the new parish in honor of His Holiness the Catholicos-Patriarch and the consecration of the Holy Altar. A brief history of St Mar Yosip Khannisho Parish of Gilbert, Arizona: In August 2006, East Valley church members signed a contract with the Gilbert Public School District to use Burk Elementary Multipurpose Room for church service. On 1 October 2006, the inaugural Qurbana …
Read More »Assyrian youth trace steps of Christ
The Assyrian Church of the East Youth Association hosted its annual Walkathon Fundraiser on Sunday with more than 500 walkers trekking the eight-kilometre route around St Hurmizd’s Cathedral in Greenfield Park. The map traced the steps of Christ and passed major cities that signified milestones in his ministry across the Holy Land: Jericho and the Mount of Temptation, Cana and the wedding miracle, Samaria and Jacob’s Well, Capernaum and the healing of the lepers, Bethany and Lazarus’ tomb and ended in Jerusalem and the Golgotha. Walkers picked up a handout explaining the significance of the city and the church fathers’ commentary. The walk was officially opened by His Eminence Mar Meelis Zaia AM and Reverend Fathers of Sydney parishes with a short program to welcome the walkers and cut the ribbon. The event concluded with a picnic at the rear of the church with entertainment, amusements and a barbecue. All proceeds from the Walkathon will go towards helping the needy displaced individuals and families in the Middle East, local charities in Australia and the works of the Youth Association in Sydney.
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Patriarchal Epistle for the Holy Feast of the Nativity 2023
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The Pearl of Great Price: The Anaphora of the Apostles Mar Addai & Mar Mari as an Ecclesial and Cultural Identifier of the Assyrian Church of the East.
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The Sacrament of the Holy Leaven (MALKĀ) in the Assyrian Church of the East
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Fasting and Great Lent
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The Suffering, Death, Burial, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ