Assyrian Church of the East Archbishop Mar Odisho Oraham Meets Athra Alliance Delegation in Stockholm, Sweden

Archbishop Mar Odisho Oraham of the Assyrian Church of the East, serving as the Archbishop of Scandinavia and Germany, welcomed a delegation from the Athra Alliance at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Stockholm, Sweden. The delegation represented the Assyrian Democratic Organization (ADO), the Bethnahrin National Council (Mawtbo Umthoyo D’Bethnahrin, MUB), and the Assyrian Democratic Movement.

The meeting focused on recent political developments in Beth Nahrin, also known as Mesopotamia, and the shared concerns of Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) communities in Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon. The parties involved sought to align their voices and demands to more effectively advocate for the interests of their people.

The delegation also addressed the solidarity among Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) political groups in Sweden. They outlined plans for visits to relevant parties and organizations, as well as lectures and joint events in various Swedish cities. These initiatives aim to foster collaboration and raise awareness about the community’s needs.

Archbishop Oraham expressed his support for the collaborative efforts, stating that the church is prepared to work alongside Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) solidarity parties and organizations in Sweden. He emphasized the importance of collective action to ensure the continued presence of Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) people in their homeland.

The meeting concluded with a photo session featuring the archbishop and the delegation members. The event underscored the ongoing commitment to unity and advocacy for the Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) community.

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