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.
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
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
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
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
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 🙏🏼
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
HAPPY ASSYRIAN-BABYLONIAN-MESOPOTAMIAN NEW YEAR!
6774 / 2024
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
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
“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
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.
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
@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.
"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
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.
New Nineveh is a proposed future city for the Chaldean, Assyrian, and Syriac people
@NEWNINEVEH
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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
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
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..
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
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.
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
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
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
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
🚨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
📍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
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.
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
Assyrians 🫱🏼🫲🏻 Chaldeans 🤝🏻 Syriacs 🤝🏻 Maronites 🫱🏻🫲🏽Armenians 🫱🏽🫲🏻Georgians 🫱🏻🫲🏽Melkites
Christianity in the Middle East will prevail. We will walk hand in hand as brothers and sisters.
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
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
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
GIVEAWAY: RARE 18TH CENTURY SYRIAC-MARONITE PRINTED LEAF "AAHAMA"
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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
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
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.
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
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
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
This guy is a fake jew. His real name is Ranjdar Abdulrahman. He is a sick individual who is on a quest at the behest of the KRG to lay claim to Alqosh, a Chaldean-Assyrian village, with the only synagogue in Iraq.
Here's the thing, if that synagogue was in ANY Kurdish or Arab
The Telkepenaya still observe many unique religious traditions such as the Fast of Nineveh (Bā'ūṯā d-Nīnwāyē) which is a 3 day fast commemorating the three days that Prophet Jonah spent inside the belly of the Great Fish, the subsequent fast & repentance of the Ninevites.
Bartella is an ancient town in the Nineveh Plains of Iraq and has been a center of Christian life and tradition, with several historical churches and monastic sites.
In recent years, following the liberation from ISIS, Bartella has experienced tensions due to the presence of
Palm Sunday procession in Bartella
#orthodox
#syriac_church
#palm_sunday
Bartella is located in the Nineveh Plains in northern Iraq, about 21 kilometers east of Mosul. The town is populated by Christian Syriac/Chaldean/Assyrians.
Nineveh Plains (Simplified Map)
Key Locations:
Tel Keppe*
Batnaya
Baqopa
Tesqopa
Alqosh
Bakhdieda / Qaraqosh
Karamles
Bartella
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A memorial service for the Iranian President (and others) is set to take place in Dearborn, Michigan.
Do you think this is appropriate given the current tension between the United States and Iran?