In the heart of Kerala in southwest India, Margam Kali, an ancient Indian round dance, stands as a testament to the rich heritage of the Syrian Christian community. The name Margam translates to "way" or "path" in Syriac, symbolizing the path of Christ followed by St. Thomas Christians. Traditionally performed barefoot in a circle, Margam Kali narrates the life and missionary work of St.
Mar Shimun XXI, the Patriarch of the Nestorian or Assyrian Christians, who is only 16 years of age, arrived in England yesterday and proceeded to St Augustine's College, Canterbury, where he is to be educated. The Patriarch was accompanied on his journey from Mosul (which he left three weeks ago) by a British official connected with the Government of Iraq, who was returning to England.
The first diagnosis to handle infertility was made 4,000 years ago as depicted on an ancient Assyrian clay tablet that was discovered by Turkish researchers in central Kayseri province. The research was led by Şanlıurfa's Harran University along with various other participating universities examined a 4,000-year-old Assyrian tablet that contained a prenuptial agreement.
In the 21st century, the ancient Chaldean Catholic Church is a truly global institution. The Eastern Church has spread far beyond its Iraqi homeland, to Europe, Oceania, and North America. The diaspora community's growth poses serious challenges for the transmission of the Church's faith and heritage.
Experts discovered the earliest known evidence of a long-distance trading network from the Bronze Age site of Kanesh, in central Turkey. The evidence was in the form of thousands of clay tablets with cuneiform inscriptions that were excavated. From 1900 to 1850 BC, the Assyrians' trading network flourished in the region and it brought prosperity which gave rise to various innovations.
The Armenian Apostolic Church on Saturday commemorates St Apkar (Abgar), a martyr of the church and our first Christian King. According to Armenian tradition, St Abgar was the first Christian king of the 1st century, the son of the Parthian king Arshakunie Arsham. He was also called "senior man" as he was the wisest of all and a genius.