Assyrian Democratic Movement » Archive for October 2009
A Delegation from our Movement meets the Governor of Nineveh in Chicago
Zowaa – Chicago A delegation from Illinois Chapter of the Assyrian Democratic Movement met with Mr. Ethiel An-Nujaifi: Governor of Nineveh province and the leader of Al-Hadba List in the province, while he was briefly at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago during his flight from Michigan heading to homeland During the meeting there were several issues discussed including the issue of land ownership in the Hamdaniya (Baghdeda) and the need to maintain the demography of the region … Read entire article »
Filed under: Branch - USA & Canada
Kaleh Branch meets the Bishop of Monastery (Dair) of Mar Matti
Zowaa – Kaleh On the morning of Saturday October 24th, 2009 a delegation from Kaleh Branch of our Movement, visited the monastery of Mar Matti. This delegation met with His Eminence (Mar Timathaos Ashamani), pastor of Mar Matti Monastery of the Syrian Orthodox Church. The meeting which was attended by a number of priests from Bartilla and many issues that concern our people were discussed. These issues including the participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Kaleh
USA and Canada Branch of our Movement Participated in Welcoming the Governor of Nineveh
Zowaa – America At the invitation addressed by the Iraqi-American Business Association, a delegation from the United States and Canada Branch of our Movement participated, on October 23rd, 2009 in welcoming Mr. Athiel Abdul Aziz Mohammed An-Nujaifi: Governor of Nineveh Province, when Mr. An-Nujaifi arrived to Metro Airport in Michigan. The delegation wished him a pleasant stay and success in his short visit to the state. Mr. Governor was received by a number of businessmen and prominent … Read entire article »
Filed under: Branch - USA & Canada
Welcoming HH Mar Ignatius in Bartillah
Zowaa – Bartilla On the morning of Sunday October 25th, 2009, a delegation from Kaleh Branch of the Assyrian Democratic Movement, participated in the reception of His Holiness Patriarch of Antioch for Syrian Catholics, Mar Ignatius Yousef III Younan, during his visit to the city center of Bartilla. This reception included a large number of our people from Bartilla along with Bartilla Scouts and choirs chanting hymns to welcome the arrival of HH to their town. Mr. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Atra - Chapters
Celebrating the Visit of His Holiness Patriarch Mar Ignatius Yousef III to Baghdeda
Zowaa – Bghdeda An invitation from the Diocese of Mosul of the Syrian Catholics, a delegation from Baghdeda Branch and Chapter of our Movement participated with HH Patriarch Mar Ignatius Yousef III: Patriarch of Antioch Syriac Catholic Church, in this visit to the Diocese of Mosul in Baghdeda, on October 22nd, 2009. Later on, this delegation joined the (Dinner of Devotion) that was held in the honor of His Holiness on the same day. This visit included … Read entire article »
Filed under: Atra - Chapters
Meanings and Features of the Assyrian Eagle
By Badran Omraia Eagle is a beautiful bird that lives in different atmospheres in the world and it is known for the beauty of its feathers. Eagle is a carnivore, it is known for its agility, strength and intensity in catching its prey. It is also known for its sharp sight in detecting the smallest objects. For all the above, Eagle is considered the king of birds just like Lion is the King of the Jungle. There are many myths told to children about the eagle, and one of them is children in villages were told not to go too far from their homes because an eagle will capture them and will take them away. Also there are many legends told in literature of the Sumerian, Acadian, Babylonian and Assyrian civilizations, … Read entire article »
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A delegation from the Nineveh Branch visits the Church of the Annunciation (Al-Bsharah) in Mosul
Zowaa – Mosul A delegation from the Nineveh Branch of the Assyrian Democratic Movement visited the Church of the Annunciation (Al-Bsharah) and met with pastor, Father Bashar Kethya.. During the meeting the issue of the conditions of our people in the province of Nineveh was stressed; where Father Bashar expressed his cooperation with the Nineveh Branch of our Movement to overcome the obstacles experienced by this important segment of people in the city Mosul .. The … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nineveh