Assyrians in Israel include migrants of Assyrian origin residing in Israel , as well as their descendants. The Assyrians in Israel number approximately 1,000[ 2] Jerusalem . Most adhere to the Syriac Orthodox Church , with smaller numbers following the Assyrian Church of the East and the Chaldean Catholic Church . The Assyrian Church of the East is represented by the Assyrian Archbishop of Jerusalem , while the Chaldean Catholic members have been represented since 1903 by a non-resident apostolic vicar . The most notable symbol of the Assyrian presence in Israel is the Syriac Orthodox monastery of Saint Mark in Jerusalem .
References [ edit ]
Sedan, Gil. "Assyrian community speaks Aramaic, provides a warm welcome to Israelis." Jewish Telegraphic Agency , February 27, 2003.
Sedan, Gil. "Jews and Arabs work separately to preserve Aramaic." Jewish Telegraphic Agency , August 30, 2002.
Sun, John Russel. "Assyrians along with other Christians celebrated Easter in Jerusalem." AFP , April 8, 2007.
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Israelis by Religion
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1 status aparte from Arabs in Israel, being designated as a separate ethno-religious community.2
