Christianity in Iraq VII: Synopsis PROGRAMME Christianity in Iraq VII: Application Form the Churches of Iraq Have Preserved Some of Morning Session

Christianity in Iraq VII: Synopsis PROGRAMME Christianity in Iraq VII: Application Form The churches of Iraq have preserved some of Morning Session. NAME(S): the most ancient liturgical material in [10.30 A.M. – 1.00 P.M.] Christianity. The Syriac 'Anaphora of Addai and Mari', commemorating the apostle of Edessa The morning session will consist of four papers ADDRESS: and his disciple who evangelised in exploring the dynamics of liturgy in the Syriac Mesopotamia, dates back to the second or traditions, both Eastern and Western. third century. It is one of the few complete Day time tel.no. liturgies to survive from a time when bishops Fr. Baby Varghese (Kerala, India) improvised the text of the Eucharistic Prayer. Images of Christ in East and West Syrian e-mail address: liturgy. The 'Anaphora of Addai and Mari' fell somewhat Please circle fee enclosed into abeyance after 410 when the Synod of Dr. Aho Shemunkasho (Salzburg, Austria) Isaac at Seleucia-Cteisphon declared that the Changes in West Syrian liturgy without Full £30.00 liturgy would thereafter be celebrated in liturgical reform BISI Member £24.00 accordance with the Western rite. Over the JAMECA Member £24.00 centuries, the liturgical traditions have been far Mr. Steven Ring (Bristol, U.K.) Student £12.00* from static and have undergone many changes. The structure and history of the Hudra in the *Please send proof of student status. In the Early Islamic era, the canons of the Church of the East: preliminary observations Hudra (East Syrian Office book) were re- Includes lunch, tea/coffee. arranged by Patriarch Isoyabh III (647-657). In Dr. Sebastian Brock (Oxford, U.K.) the thirteenth century the Lectionary readings of Early witnesses to the liturgical tradition of the Do you require disabled access? Yes/No the Hudra were revised to accord with the Church of the East Peshitta. Changes are still being made today. Please send this form with your Afternoon Session. remittance by Tuesday April 20th The East and West Syrian churches developed [2.00 – 4.30 P.M.] a very rich repertoire of liturgical literature. (cheques payable to Dr. Erica Hunter): Manuscripts from the monastery site at Turfan The afternoon session explores the role of Dr. Erica C.D. Hunter, th (dated 9-12 centuries) provide particularly liturgy within modern communities, highlighting Centre of Eastern and Orthodox Christianity, important insight into the evolution of the East its function and contribution 'beyond the mass' Dept. for the Study of Religion, Syrian liturgical tradition with the emergence of as a marker of cultural and religious identity. School of Oriental and African Studies, significant variants. The manuscripts also Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square underscore the cardinal role that Syriac Speakers include: LONDON WC1H 0XG assumed in its role as the language of the liturgy throughout the far-flung, ethnically and Ms. Tala Jarjour (Cambridge, U.K.) You can also register and pay on-line at linguistically diverse dioceses. The living tradition of liturgical chant among the www.easternchristianity.com Suryani community of Aleppo. The churches of Iraq are facing particular For further details, please write to the above challenges, not the least being the exodus and Ms. Jarjour has conducted her doctoral address or contact by e-mail. growth of diaspora communities in the Middle fieldwork amongst the erstwhile community of East, Europe, America and Australia. In these Edessa who relocated to Aleppo en masse in e-mail: [email protected] cosmopolitan, multicultural environments, the the 1920's. This talk with be accompanied by liturgy remains a vital artery linking communities musical examples and illustrations. back to their unique and precious heritage. Centre of Eastern and Orthodox Christianity DEPT for the STUDY of RELIGIONS SCHOOL of ORIENTAL and AFRICAN STUDIES CHRISTIANITY IN IRAQ VII UNIVERSITY of LONDON in conjunction with th SATURDAY 24 APRIL 2010 The British Institute for the Study of Iraq & Jerusalem and Middle Eastern Enquiries to: Churches Association

Dr. Erica C.D. Hunter Presents Centre of Eastern and Orthodox Christianity CHRISTIANITY IN IRAQ Dept. for the Study of Religions SOAS VII Thornhaugh St. Russell Square A seminar day on London WC1H 0XG the liturgical traditions of Iraq

E-mail: [email protected] SATURDAY 24th APRIL 2010

to be held at For further details visit: The Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre www.easternchristianity.com SCHOOL of ORIENTAL and AFRICAN STUDIES Thornhaugh St., Russell Square London WC1H 0XG