Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East, North American Dioceses

Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East, North American Dioceses
Attesting Officer
Rev. Charles H. Klutz
Chancellor


Media Contact
Father Sleiman Shequel


The Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East is the ancient Christian church that developed within the Persian Empire from the day of Pentecost. The Apostolic traditions testify that the Church of the East was established by Sts. Peter, Thomas, Thaddaeus and Bartholomew from among the Twelve and by the labors of Mar Mari and Aggai of the Seventy. The Church grew and developed carrying the Christian gospel into the whole of Asia and islands of the Pacific. Prior to the Great Persecution at the hands of Tamer'leng the Mongol, it is said to have been the largest Christian church in the world.
The doctrinal identity of the church is that of the Apostles. The church stresses two natures and two Qnume in the One person, Perfect God-Perfect man. The church gives witness to the original Nicene Creed, the Ecumenical Councils of Nicea and Constantinople and the church fathers of that era. Since God is revealed as Trinity, the appellation "Mother of God" is rejected for the "Ever Virgin Blessed Mary Mother of Christ," we declare that she is Mother of Emmanuel, God with us!
The church has maintained a line of Catholicos Patriarchs from the time of the Holy Apostles until this present time. Today the present occupant of the Apostolic Throne is His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV, 120th successor to the See of Selucia Ctestiphon.


Full Communicants Average Attendance Other Members Total Inclusive Members Total Churches Membership Calculation Method
1989
0
120,000
22
1984
0
80,000
24
1983
80,000
80,000
23
1982
0
30,000
12
1981
0
30,000
12
1980
29,100
29,100
12
1967
0
5,000
12
1952
3,200
10
1951
3,200
10
1950
1,800
3,000
10
1946
3,135
10
1944
3,000
0
3,000
10
Serving Churches Retired Other Service to the Church Total Clergy
1989
92
109
1984
54
57
1983
54
57
1982
48
55
1981
45
52
1980
45
52
1967
39
39
1952
8
38
1951
6
34
1950
10
25
35
Total Schools Staff Pupils Total Individuals
1952
1951
6
38
662
700
1950
10
38
1,200
1,238
Total Benevolences Total Financials Total Giving Local Expenses Method
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