TUR ABDIN

HAH, Turkey — In the heartwarming spirit of the Christmas season, the Syriac Women’s Association in Turkey organized a series of celebrations in the historic region of Tur Abdin in what is now southeastern Turkey, culminating in a festive Christmas celebration in Hah village. The highlight of the event was…

MIDYAT, Turkey — Embracing the festive spirit of Christmas and New Year, the Syriac Women’s Association in Turkey organized lively Mor Zokhe (Santa Claus) celebrations for children in Midyat and surrounding villages in the historic Tur Abdin region in southeastern Turkey. Two events were held last week in the villages…

ANKARA — Syriac MP in the Turkish Parliament George Aslan condemned the murder of Syriac elder Gavriye Akguc (92) from the village of Enhil in the historic Tur Abdin region, pointing to the possibility of an orchestrated killing aimed at intimidating Syriacs seeking to return to their villages. Aslan also…

ENHIL, Turkey — Yesterday afternoon, unidentified assailants attacked 92-year-old Gavriye Akguc, a member of the Syriac community from Enhil village in the historic Tur Abdin region in what is now southeastern Turkey. The perpetrators fired five bullets at Akguc, who was subsequently rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his…

ARKAH, Turkey — The picturesque route linking Mor Malke Monastery and the village of Arkah in the heart of the historic Tur Abdin region in what is now southeastern Turkey has been restored thanks to the dedicated efforts of Mayor Yusuf Yar. Nestled atop a mountain that overlooks the village…

MEDYAD, Turkey — The Federation of Syriac Associations in Turkey (Süryani Dernekler Federasyonu, SÜDEF) organized a commemoration to honor the martyrs of the Bethnahrin National Council (Mawtbo Umthoyo D’Bethnahrin, MUB) at the SÜDEF’s hall in Medyad (Midyat), Turkey. The memorial event paid homage to the martyrs through a series of…

TUR ABDIN — In a concerted effort to address the ongoing challenges faced by the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) communities residing in the villages of Mount Izla in the historic Tur Abdin region in what is now southeastern Turkey, the Solidarity Forum for Tur Abdin sent a letter to the Mayor of…

ZAZ, Tur Abdin, Turkey — In the village of Zaz (İzbırak), in the historic Tur Abdin region in what is now southeastern Turkey, the Feast of Mor (Saint) Dimit was celebrated in the presence of believers from across the region and the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) diaspora. Mor Dimit, also known as…

SALEH, Turkey — On the occasion of the Feast of Mor (Saint) Yacoub, a Holy Mass was held in the historic Monastery of Mor Yacoub in the village of Saleh in the historic region of Tur Abdin, in what is now southeastern Turkey, in the presence of a large crowd…

ANHIL, Turkey — The families of Barsom and Yousef Ishik have organized the construction of a church in the village of Anhil in the historic Tur Abdin region in what is now southeastern Turkey. The church, which will be a part of the Syriac Orthodox Church, will be named the…