One year has passed since the terrorist attack on Mor Eliya Church in Damascus on 22 June 2025, in which 26 innocent people lost their lives and dozens more were injured. On this solemn anniversary, we honour the memory of the victims and express our deepest solidarity with the wounded, their families, and all those […]
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One hundred and eleven years after the Sayfo, the Syriac people continue not only to commemorate their dead but also to secure their future in the Middle East and throughout the diaspora. The genocide of 1915 was not merely an attack on Christians; it was an assault on one of the indigenous peoples of Mesopotamia, […]
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The exhibition “Sayfo 1915. The Syriac People: History of a Forgotten Genocide”, organized by the European Syriac Union, invites you to discover the little-known history and contemporary challenges of the Syriac people—one of the indigenous peoples of Mesopotamia, spanning the regions of Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Iran. Through powerful archives and moving testimonies, the […]
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As the European Syriac Union (ESU), we extend our sincere and heartfelt congratulations to the Catholic community worldwide on the occasion of Easter. This sacred feast, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, stands as a profound symbol of hope, renewal, and salvation for all humanity. The life, suffering, and sacrifice of Jesus Christ continue to […]
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We mark the 6776th year of the Akito Festival with deep historical awareness, a strong sense of responsibility, and clear determination. The Akito Festival represents one of the most ancient national expressions of our people’s identity, historical continuity, and cultural existence. Its roots reach back to the Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilizations and have endured […]
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Germany is preparing for the visit of Ahmed Al Sharaa: armed groups associated with him are attacking Christian Syriacs in the vicinity of Hama (Syria). In the city of Al-Suqaylabiyah, pressure on the Christian Syriacs is steadily increasing. Armed groups linked to Ahmed Al Sharaa have intensified their attacks.According to information from the region, these […]
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As the European Syriac Union (ESU), on the 111th anniversary of the great genocide carried out on April 24, 1915, against the Armenian, Syriac–Chaldean–Assyrian and Pontic Greek peoples, we respectfully commemorate the victims: 1.5 million Armenians, 500,000 Syriac–Chaldean–Assyrians, and 353,000 Pontic Greeks. This date remains a dark stain on the conscience of humanity and continues […]
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The screening of the documentary “Zahqa dlo kolo” will take place on May 1st at the Municipal Hall of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. The SAYFO 1915 exhibition, organized by the European Syriac Union and dedicated to the history of the Syriac Genocide, was inaugurated on April 20th and remains open to visitors until May 4th at the Municipal […]
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The opening ceremony of the exhibition “Sayfo 1915: The Syriac People – History of a Forgotten Genocide”, organized by the European Syriac Union, took place on Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Municipal Hall of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. The event was held in the presence of the Mayor of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Mr. Olivier Maingain, members of the municipal […]
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