# syriac (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover syriac. Page: Feed: --- ## [Mor Isaiah the Prophet Church in Brummana preserves Lebanon’s Syriac Maronite heritage](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/21/mor-isaiah-the-prophet-church-in-brummana-preserves-lebanons-syriac-maronite-heritage/) _2026-08-21 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ BRUMMANA (BETH RAMANNA), Mount Lebanon —The Syriac Maronite Church of Mor Isaiah the Prophet has become more than a place of worship. It is a living record of the town’s religious, cultural, and social history. The church, dedicated to the Old Testament prophet Isaiah, reflects a Christian presence in Mount Lebanon that dates back centuries. … The post Mor Isaiah the Prophet Church in Brummana… ## [Syriac parties boycott Beth Zalin’s centenary celebrations over marginalization of their contribution to the city](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/21/syriac-parties-boycott-beth-zalins-centenary-celebrations-over-marginalization-of-their-contribution-to-the-city/) _2026-08-21 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ BETH ZALIN, Beth Nahrin — The Assyrian Democratic Party (ADP) has announced its support for a boycott of official celebrations marking the centenary of Beth Zalin (Qamishli), saying the event fails to adequately recognize the historic role of the Syriac (Aramean-Assyrian-Chaldean) people in the city’s founding and development. The party said in a statement issued … The post Syriac parties boycott… ## [Beth Zalin (Qamishli) on Its Centenary: A Call to Restore Recognition to the City’s Founders and Original Inhabitants](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/21/beth-zalin-qamishli-on-its-centenary-a-call-to-restore-recognition-to-the-citys-founders-and-original-inhabitants/) _2026-08-21 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ By Ablahad Hanna Saka On the centenary of the founding of Beth Zalin (Qamishli), there is a need to pause and reflect on the city’s history, not to revive disputes or provoke sensitivities, but to uphold fairness and recognize the role of those who contributed to its founding and shaped its present. Beth Zalin is … The post Beth Zalin (Qamishli) on Its Centenary: A Call to Restore Recognition to… ## [Gabriel Surname case moves to Turkey’s Constitutional Court in legal battle for recognition of a family’s Syriac roots](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/21/gabriel-surname-case-moves-to-turkeys-constitutional-court-in-legal-battle-for-recognition-of-a-familys-syriac-roots/) _2026-08-21 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ Based on reporting by Marta Sömek The Syriac family from Medyad (Midyat) for whom a local court had approved a surname change request but rejected the chosen surname ‘Gabriel / Gabrieli’ has now lodged an individual appeal with the Turkish Constitutional Court. The applicants are demanding recognition of a violation of their civil rights and … The post Gabriel Surname case moves to Turkey’s… ## [The US-Iran War, the Mecca Agreement, and Israeli air strikes](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/21/the-u-s-iran-war-the-mecca-agreement-and-israeli-air-strikes/) _2026-08-21 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ By Tuma Çelik | Former Syriac MP in the Turkish Parliament for Merde (Mardin) Turkey, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed an agreement they named the “Mecca Agreement.” While the agreement contains many provisions, the most critical one is that an attack on any of these three countries is considered an attack on … The post The US-Iran War, the Mecca Agreement, and Israeli air strikes… ## [Armenian Karasun Manuk Church in Iskenderun, damaged by the 2023 earthquake, closes for restoration work](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/20/armenian-karasun-manuk-church-in-iskenderun-damaged-by-the-2023-earthquake-closes-for-restoration-work/) _2026-08-20 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ ISKENDERUN, Turkey — The earthquakes that struck southeast Turkey and northwest Syria in February 2023, with the epicenter in Kahramanmaraş, devastated countless cities and claimed tens of thousands of lives. Places of worship also suffered severe damage, and the Karasun Manuk Church in Iskenderun, Hatay Province, was among them. The Armenian Karasun Manuk Church (Forty Holy … The post Armenian… ## [Framework Law ushers in new phase in Turkey’s democratization process](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/20/framework-law-ushers-in-new-phase-in-turkeys-democratization-process/) _2026-08-20 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ ANKARA — Member of the İmralı delegation from the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (Halkların Eşitlik ve Demokrasi Partisi, DEM Party) MP Pervin Buldan confirmed that the council established under the framework law will hold its first meeting on 24 August 2026, to prepare and form sub-committees, including one tasked with disarmament and the transition … The post Framework Law ushers in new… ## [Ancient Silk Road Cemetery Unlocks Secrets of Christian and Muslim Coexistence](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/20/ancient-silk-road-cemetery-unlocks-secrets-of-christian-and-muslim-coexistence/) _2026-08-20 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ USHARAL, Kazakhstan — Deep in the Ili River Valley of southeastern Kazakhstan, near the Chinese border, archaeologists excavating a 700-year-old Silk Road city have uncovered remarkable new evidence of how medieval Christians and Muslims lived, worshipped, and were buried alongside one another during the height of the Mongol Empire. Marking its tenth season of excavation, … The post Ancient Silk… ## [Syria sentences Assad cousin to death as authorities pursue former regime figures](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/20/syria-sentences-assad-cousin-to-death-as-authorities-pursue-former-regime-figures/) _2026-08-20 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ DARAMSUQ — No government or judicial measure can bring back those who lost their lives during Syria’s war, restore justice to those who were wronged, or rebuild the homes, infrastructure and essential services that were destroyed. At the very least, however, those responsible for killing Syrians and subjecting them to years of suffering, poverty, displacement … The post Syria sentences Assad… ## [Sinjar — Part 2: Land of Monasteries, Churches, and Memory of Christian Presence](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/20/sinjar-part-2-land-of-monasteries-churches-and-memory-of-christian-presence/) _2026-08-20 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ By Ablahad Hanna Saka | Member of the Bethnahrin National Council Sinjar (Tur Shikar) is among the areas whose name has been closely associated, over many centuries, with the history of Christianity in Beth Nahrin (Mesopotamia), particularly the history of Syriac and Eastern Christian monasteries, monasticism, and dioceses. Mount Sinjar and its surrounding areas provided … The post Sinjar — Part… ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qYQUAXTplCYf) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Greek Foreign Ministry calls for quick investigation into murder of Nader Tannous, Christian man shot dead in Syria after returning from Sweden](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/20/greek-foreign-ministry-calls-for-quick-investigation-into-murder-of-nader-tannous-christian-man-shot-dead-in-syria-after-returning-from-sweden/) _2026-08-20 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ HMOTH, Syria — A 46-year-old Syrian Christian man who had returned from Sweden to rebuild his life in Syria was shot and killed in the central city of Hmoth (Homs) on Saturday, 15 August, according to local reports. Nader Boulos Tannous was returning home from work in the Karm al-Louz neighborhood when unidentified gunmen opened … The post Greek Foreign Ministry calls for quick investigation into… ## [Syriac Edessa School to open permanent building in Sweden after nearly three decades](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/19/syriac-edessa-school-to-open-permanent-building-in-sweden-after-nearly-three-decades/) _2026-08-19 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ NORSBORG, Sweden — The Syriac Edessa School in Sweden is preparing to welcome students for the new academic year from a brand-new building that will serve as the permanent home of both the school and its affiliated kindergarten in Norsborg. The building is scheduled to be officially inaugurated next month on 12 September, marking a … The post Syriac Edessa School to open permanent building in… ## [Syriacs from all parts of the diaspora gathered in Medyad to celebrate feast day of Mor Philoxenos Akhısnoyo](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/19/syriacs-from-all-parts-of-the-diaspora-gathered-in-medyad-to-celebrate-feast-day-of-mor-philoxenos-akhisnoyo/) _2026-08-19 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ MEDYAD (MIDYAT), Tur Abdin — Syriacs from Tur Abdin and from the European and American diaspora, gathered on the evening of 17 August to commemorate the feast of the fifth century saint Mor Philoxenos Akhısnoyo at the historic church bearing his name in Medyad, Tur Abdin. The observance began with a Divine Liturgy after which … The post Syriacs from all parts of the diaspora gathered in Medyad to… ## [Three deacons ordained as priests at Assyrian Church of the East cathedral in California](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/19/three-deacons-ordained-as-priests-at-assyrian-church-of-the-east-cathedral-in-california/) _2026-08-19 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ MODESTO, California, USA — Three deacons were ordained as priests at Blessed Mart Shmune Cathedral in Modesto, California, in a ceremony presided over by Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Mar Awa III as the church marked the Feast of the Dormition of Mary, Mother of Christ. The ordination ceremony drew a large … The post Three deacons ordained as priests at Assyrian Church of the East… ## [Annual Grape Basket Festival in Ankawa opens, celebrates agricultural heritage and cultural traditions](https://syriacpress.com/blog/2026/08/19/annual-grape-basket-festival-in-ankawa-opens-celebrates-agricultural-heritage-and-cultural-traditions/) _2026-08-19 · SyriacPress · SyriacPress_ ANKAWA, Beth Nahrin — The fourth edition of the 2026 Grape Basket Festival has kicked off in the Ankawa district of Arba’ilo (Erbil). The opening drew the participation of clergy, government officials, representatives of civil society organizations, residents, and members of the Suraya (Chaldean-Syriac-Assyrian) people from all over the Kurdistan Region in Iraq. The festival … The post Annual… ## [Lectionaries](https://syriacliturgy.wordpress.com/2026/07/19/lectionaries/) _2026-07-19 · Ephrem A. Ishac · Syriac Liturgy_ Lectionary – CFMM 01150 https://syriac-liturgy.org/lectionary-cfmm-01150.html Lectionary – CFMM 01150 – Version 1.0 (22.12.2025) edited by Ephrem Aboud Ishac FWF Österreichischer Wissenschaftsfond IMAFO 22.12.2025 Available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Manuscript: Church of the Forty Martyrs – CFMM 01150 Paper Written in 19th century. Vespers, Sunday of the…