Monthly Archives: September 2008

Washington DC, Sep 19, 2008 / 06:00 pm (CNA).- The plight of Iraqi Christians in the chaotic wake of the war in Iraq has, in some places, become quite desperate. After meeting with two Chaldean bishops who explained the intensity of the situation, Deal Hudson decided to get the message out by honoring Cardinal Emmanuel…

By MICHELLE HATFIELD mhatfield@modbee.com CERES — With the sound of drums and flutes and the smell of roasting beef kabobs floating through the breeze, hundreds gathered to celebrate Assyrian and Chaldean culture Saturday.…

By Chris Bergeron GateHouse News Service BOSTON — Defending their desert home north of the Tigris River, bearded warriors attack invaders’ armored vehicles, beheading the alien king and slaughtering his troops with murderous ferocity.…

Since His grace Mar Meels Zia took the responsibility of the office of interchurch relations has organized many committees to better serve the needs of the beloved sons and daughters of the Holy Church and to achieve the mission of the Assyrian church of the East. Some of these Committees are as follows: The ACERO,…

1. Immerse yourself in Greek culture at the 44th annual Greek Food Festival with food, dance, art and more. Today, noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 313 Tokay Ave., Modesto. Adult advance $12, adult gate $15, children 12 and younger $7.50. 522-7694.…

Washington DC,The plight of Iraqi Christians in the chaotic wake of the war in Iraq has, in some places, become quite desperate. After meeting with two Chaldean bishops who explained the intensity of the situation, Deal Hudson decided to get the message out by honoring Cardinal Emmanuel Delly of Baghdad with the 2008 Partnership Award.…

Ankawa.com /Mosul In an attracting development, the Iraqi Police managed to release the kidnapped Riyadh Batti after less than 24 hours of kidnapping by armed men.…

Mr. Sabri Atman, Chairman of Seyfo Center was invited by the Assyrian Universal Alliance-Australian Chapter to hold a series of seminars in Sydney and Melbourne on the Assyrian Genocide and was a guest speaker in the…

The Iraqi Embassy will be in Michigan for two days to give the Iraqi community Consular Services…

Ankawa com /Mosul Ankawa.com sources in Mosul stated that armed men kidnapped Mr. Riyadh Batti to unknown place on Wednesday 17 September in front of his house in coincide with breakfast, the first meal after sunset during Ramadan.…

While most of the two million Iraqis who fled violence in their country are now in Syria or Jordan, nearly 150,000 are in Egypt. Four Iraqis describe life in a country with high unemployment, rising food prices and scant support for Iraqi refugees.…

Travel Report of Marie-Ange Siebrecht of the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) on the plight of Christians in Iraq By Eva-Maria Kohlmann…

By Lee Jay Walker Tokyo Correspondent Iraq and Destruction of Christianity since invasion by America. The American invasion was meant to install democracy and fresh hope. However, democracy is a long way away and secular law, which protected the rights of Christians, women, minorities, and others, during the reign of Saddam Hussein, was replaced by…

The Government has endorsed a proposal tabled by Justice State Secretary Nebahat Albayrak to end the categorical protection policy for asylum seekers from Central Iraq.…

By Deborah Block Zakho, Iraq In Mosul, in northern Iraq, Islamic militants continue to target Christians, forcing them from their homes. Several months ago, an archbishop in Mosul was kidnapped and killed. In Baghdad, after being threatened by insurgents in 2004, thousands of Christians left the Iraqi capital. Many fled to neighboring countries, but others have settled…

, Anew committe was elected as follow:…

Dear reader, There must have been moments in your life when you paused to think about the conditions and the well-being of the Suryoye in Europe and the USA. How well do we speak our mother tongue today compared to our (grand)parents? Aren’t we going to church less often than we used to? Haven’t our…

The United States has surpassed its goal of resettling 12,000 of the most vulnerable Iraqi refugees in this fiscal year. As of today, 12,118 Iraqis have been admitted to the United States as refugees.…

With the beautiful blue skies and the sun shining on us, with the nice breeze and the scent of summer filling up the air; it was a picture perfect day on Sunday August 31st 2008. Some people were dancing; some were strolling and others were chatting while the children ran around playing and laughing. This…

By Thijs Bouwknegt* Dutch Deputy Justice Minister Nebahat Albayrak says Iraqi refugees will no longer be granted automatic refugee status because the security situation in their country is improving. But organisations representing the interests of refugees say she has acted prematurely.…