TUR ABDIN

TUR ABDIN, Turkey — After more than four decades of migration, Syriac villagers originally from Jannat returned to their homeland this year to honor the feast of Mar Gewargis (Saint George) in a heartfelt celebration of cultural and spiritual heritage.    The villagers, who emigrated to Belgium, Germany, and other European…

TUR ABDIN, Turkey — This year marked a significant occasion as all Christian churches worldwide celebrated Easter on the same day, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Syriac Christians, known for their deep-rooted traditions, followed their unique customs to honor this sacred holiday.  For Syriac descendants from the historic town…

ANKARA, Tur Abdin (Turkey) — Evgil Türker, President of the Syriac Associations Federation (SÜDEF) in Turkey, has urged the Turkish government to support Syriac language education, drawing comparisons to initiatives in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), Iran, and North and East Syria. Türker emphasized that such efforts are vital…

MEDYAD, Turkey — The Syriac Women’s Union (Huyodo d’Neshe d’Bethnahrin, HNB) in Tur Abdin organized a vibrant Easter celebration for children in Medyad (Midyat) and its surrounding villages. The event, held at the Federation of Syriac Associations in Turkey (Süryani Dernekler Federasyonu, SÜDEF) headquarters, featured traditional activities such as preparing…

MEDYAD, Turkey — On Palm Sunday, a 40-day memorial and funeral service was held in the historic Tur Abdin region to honor the life and legacy of martyr Nariman İzla Özgün Rehyo. The event drew hundreds of attendees from the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) community in Medyad (Midyat), Turkey, and the diaspora,…

ARBO, Turkey — Recent reports regarding the discovery of human remains in the Syriac village of Arbo in Tur Abdin (Turkey) have caused unease among residents due to the inaccurate association with the massacres of the 1915 Sayfo Genocide. Following thorough verification of the claims, it has been confirmed that…

The information in this article is out of date and has been updated here. ARBO, TUR ABDIN, Turkey – Hundreds of human skulls and bones have been uncovered in a hidden cave beneath the Mor Dimet Church in the Syriac village of Arbo, Tur Abdin, ANF News reports. The cave…

HAH, Turkey — The Syriac village of Hah (Anıtlı), located in Medyad (Midyat) District in southeastern Turkey’s Merde (Mardin) Province, has been recognized as one of the region’s three most beautiful villages, according to a report by GAP Gündemi. The village is distinguished by its deep historical roots and rich…

Across several European cities, Teshmeshto prayers were held by Church clergy in honor of martyr of the Bethnahrin National Council (Mawtbo Umthoyo d’Bethnahrin, MUB) Hawro (Comrade) İzla Neriman Özgun. Clergy members and MUB representatives highlighted her significant contributions across various fields in Beth Nahrain (Mesopotamia) and Europe, emphasizing her unwavering…

MERDO, Turkey — In a ceremony presided over by Syriac Orthodox Metropolitan of Merdo (Mardin) and Omid (Diyarbakır) Mor Philoxenus Saliba Özmen, Isa Akyüz was ordained as an Evangelical Deacon at the Church of the Forty Martyrs in Merdo in the historic region of Tur Abdin. Worshippers from across the…