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The ACOE started in Iraq and was founded by Mar Addai, Mar Thomas and St Mari. Our church was started in 33AD, the same year Jesus was crucified. We have many churches, from Sydney, to India, to China and back to its origin in Iraq.

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Full Title Of The Assyrian Church Of The East and meaning of Assyrian flag

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Full Title Of The Assyrian Church Of The East and meaning of Assyrian flag

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Assyrian star: Symbolizes the land—its light blue color denotes tranquility. Stripes: Representation of the three major rivers of Assyria: Tigris, Euphrates, and the Great Zab—in red, blue, and white, respectively. The blood red also stands four courage, glory, and pride. The white symbolizes peace.

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The Assyrian Church of the East is a Christian church that originated among the Assyrians in Mesopotamia during the first century AD.

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The Assyrian Church of the East has its roots in the ancient Christian communities of Mesopotamia, particularly in the region of present-day Iraq and Iran.

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The three founding apostles of the Assyrian Church Of The East

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The three founding apostles of the Assyrian Church Of The East

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The three founding apostles of the Assyrian Church Of The East were St Thomas, St Mari and St Addai

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The Christology of the Church of the East has its roots in the Antiochene theological tradition of the early church. The founders of Assyrian theology are Diodorus of Tarsus and Theodore of Mopsuestia, both of whom taught at Antioch.

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This is the flag of the ACOE and it represents lots of things. The yellow ball is the sun and the middle is the bible with the cross. The two rivers are the Tigerus and Euphrates rivers.

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The flag of the Assyrian Church of the East is a significant symbol for this Christian denomination, which has ancient roots in the region of Mesopotamia. The flag's design and symbolism reflect the history and identity of the Assyrian Church. The flag typically consists of a blue background, golden cross, a sunburst and three leaves

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Mar Awa III (born David Royel; 1975) is an Assyrian-American prelate who serves as the 122nd Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East.

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ACOE started in the first century, specifically 33 AD

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The Church of the East was founded during the Apostolic Age's missionary activities.The first written records date back to the late second century of the Christian era.

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Mar Awa III, an Assyrian-American prelate and the 122nd Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, was born David Royel in 1975.He previously held the position of secretary of the Holy Synod, is one of the five trustees of the Assyrian Church of the East Relief Organisation (ACERO), and serves as president of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Assyrian Church of the East Youth Association (ACEYA) of the United States of America as well as the Commision on Inter-Church Relations and Educational Development (CIRED).

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The official name of the ACOE is The Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East. It is Apostolic because it was founded by apostles, catholic because it means universal because it is open to everyone. Both the name and the flag has a meaning behind it.

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After 1450, the Assyrian Church Of The East Patriarchs have came from one family, the Mar Shimuns

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Saint Mari, also known as Mares and originally named Palut, is a saint of the Church of the East. He was converted by Thaddeus of Edessa, or Addai, and is said to have had Mar Aggai as his spiritual director. He is believed to have done missionary work around Nineveh, Nisibis, and along the Euphrates, and is said to have been one of the great apostles to Syria and Persia. He was buried in Dair-Kuni.

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St. Thomas was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is most popular for spreading the word of Jesus' restoration when initially recounted it, then announcing, "My Ruler and my God" on seeing Jesus in John 20:28. He was maybe the main Witness who went beyond the Roman Empire to preach the Gospel.

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Mar Awa III is the 122nd Patriarch of The Assyrian Church of the East. He obtained his Licentiate and Doctorate of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome.

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In December 1990, His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV Catholicos Patriarch blessed and dedicated St. Hurmizd's Cathedral, which is formally known as the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East.

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According to Eastern Christian tradition, Addai of Edessa or Thaddeus of Edessa was one of the seventy disciples of Jesus. He is possibly identical with Thaddaeus, one of the Twelve Apostles. From an early date his hagiography is filled with legends and fabrications. The saint himself may be entirely fictitious.

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According to Eastern Christian tradition, Addai of Edessa or Thaddeus of Edessa was one of the seventy disciples of Jesus. He is possibly identical with Thaddaeus, one of the Twelve Apostles. From an early date his hagiography is filled with legends and fabrications. The saint himself may be entirely fictitious.

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Saint Thomas, a Christian from the modern-day Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, left the Roman Empire to preach the gospel. In AD 52, he made it as far as Muziris of Tamilakam (modern-day North Paravur and Kodungalloor in Kerala State, India), which is in South India. Some of the relics were transported to Ortona, in the Italian region of Abruzzo, where they have been kept in the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle, since 1258. Among Christians in India, he is revered as the country's patron saint, and July 3rd is designated as Indian Christians' Day. Among the Saint Thomas Christians of the Indian subcontinent, the name Thomas is still quite common.

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Saint Thomas the Apostle as well as Saint Mari and Saint Addai all founded the ACOE in the 5th century

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St. Thomas, also known as Doubting Thomas, is a prominent figure in Christian tradition. He was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ to be his close followers and disciples.

-Saint Mari
Saint Mari, also known as Mares and formerly known as Palut, is an honoured saint in the Assyrian Church of the East. He is reported to have had Mar Aggai as his spiritual guide and was converted by Thaddeus of Edessa, or Addai.

-Mar Addai
Mar Addai, also known as Thaddaeus or Thaddeus, is a biblical figure and one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The name "Mar Addai" is more commonly associated with him in Eastern Christian traditions, especially in the Syriac Christian tradition.

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The St. Mary's Church was the first Assyrian church constructed in Australia, and it was officially opened in 1976.St. Hurmizd Church was built a few years after St. Mary's Church. It was officially opened in 1990. Ss. Peter and Paul Church was built quite recently in 2014 in september

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St. Hurmizd Assyrian Church of the East Cathedral

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St. Hurmizd Assyrian Church of the East Cathedral

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The Assyrian Church of the East has seven unchanged sacraments, the sacraments in order are priesthood, holy baptism, the oil of unction, the oblation of the body and blood of Christ, absolution, the holy leaven, and the sign of the cross.

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St. Thomas, St. Mari, and St. Addai are the three founding apostles of the Ancient Church of the East (ACOE). St. Addai played a crucial role by imparting wisdom to Sts. Thomas and Mari, contributing to the establishment of the ACOE.

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Awa III (13 September 2021 – present) – on 8 September 2021, elected Catholicos-Patriarch by the Holy Synod of the Assyrian Church of the East.

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The Metropolitan of the Assyrian Church of the East, also known as Mar Meelis Zaia, is in charge of the Diocese of Australia, New Zealand, and Lebanon. His name is H.B. Mar Joseph Meelis Zaia. He is also one of the five trustees of the Assyrian Church of the East Relief Organisation, which he founded in 2017. He serves as the chairman of the Board of Trustees, which manages the Church's financial operations.

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Not only is there a Church in Australia, but also in India

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Mar Benyamin Shimun XXI was born on 1887. On Marth 30th 1903 (when he was 16 years old) he became a Patriarch after his uncle, Mar Rowil Shimun (the Patriarch before him) passed away. One day while his brother, Hormiz, was going to universary in Istanbul, when he got kidnapped by the Turkish government and threatened to kill him if Mar Benyamin didn't give up the whole nation. He courageously responded that Hormiz was but one brother while all Assyrians were his children. Mar Benyamin’s punishment for his act was paid by the Turkish government when they killed Hormiz, who paid the ultimate price. After some time, the Turks invited Mar Benyamin Shimun to a peace meeting. He decided to attend it along with 100 soldiers. At the end of the meeting, as he was walking out a Turkish soldier shot him in the chest and killed him.

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This is one of the many Assyrian Churches across the Globe. There are four in Australia, and this is one of the Australian churches (Saint Hurmizd)

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There are 9 rankings of the ACOE
1. Lector
2. Sub-Deacon
3. Deacon
4. Priest
5. Cor-Bishop
6. Arch-Deacon
7. Bishop
8. Metropolitian
9. Patriarch