Assyrian Church of the East
Distinct Eastern Christian tradition holding Nestorian christology. Patriarchate moved from Iraq to Erbil; HQ now in Erbil and Chicago.
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BITE breakdown
0 — distinct Eastern Christian tradition; mainstream low-control.
Profile facts
In context
The Assyrian Church of the East is a distinct Eastern Christian tradition (separate from both Orthodox and Catholic communions). Mainstream voluntary practice; substantial diaspora following persecution in 20th-century Iraq.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 5th c.Distinctly organised in Sasanian Persia
- 20th c.Persecution; massive diaspora
Sources
- Various Assyrian Church publications search ↗
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