Summer- 2014 Quarterly Magazine

A Publication of Saint Andrew’s Assyrian Church of the East-Glenview, Illinois

SUMMER- 2014 QUARTERLY MAGAZINE VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 A Brief Biograph Mar Ishoo, which had been built at +Mar Yousip of blessed of memory, of blessed the entrance of the 5th century. This while a young lad, knew fully the Office memory +Mar particular family had risen to prom- to which he was being groomed. While Yousip Khnanisho inence for there were 12 Metropoli- a young son of the Holy Church, he Metropolitan of tan Archbishops who had come knew all the services of the Diaconal Iraq, the Church forth from this family, one following calling, together with that of the Priestly of the East, and of the other. They were well regard- Office from the depths of his heart, he The Assyrian ed and well know for their Christian was tutored by the late Qashisha Qash- Community piety, faith, leadership skills and isha +Rehanna was known for his depth Many years past, it had become a faithful labor among the Christian of knowledge in the Aramaic language general practice, through the vicissi- believers of The Holy Church. and the Holy Theological truths of the tude of time and of the general pro- There are five (5) tombs in the mon- Holy Church, also knowing the lan- posal of the blessed Prelates of the astery of Mar Ishoo, with the re- guages of the Turks and of the Russians Holy Church and with the acceptance mains of these earlier Metropoli- Under the tutoring of Qashisha of the various chieftains within the tans; the other three (3) tombs are +Rehanna, many students were study- Assyrian community, the Prelates not known, because of the changes ing and preparing for the Holy Priest- were selected and ordained to ser- which had occurred on the grounds hood in the Monastery of Mar Ishoo. It vice The Church from among certain of the monastery. was from this monastery that priests chosen families who were known for and bishops were prepared, formed, The ninth Metropolitan rested in their faith, piety, holiness and signifi- for the whole of the metropolitanate. It peace in the region of Bataan, fol- cant sacrifices made in behalf of The is for this reason that +Mar Yousip had lowing his returning journey from Church and of the Assyrian Christian been set aside and ordained to the Of- the visit to Jerusalem where he vis- Community of believers. fice of Deacon at the age of 12. In the ited the holy places. Subsequently year of 1912 he was ordained to the The custom had been organized and his earthly remain were interred in Sacred Office of Priest; following his developed to pass on from uncle to the Church of Bnai Shumi in the Vil- profound knowledge of Holy Doctrine, the first born nephew the Sacred lage of Char-roo-khia. the Theological Truths in The Church; Episcopal Office. We, thus, recog- The tenth (10th) Metropolitan rested and that of the language of The Church; nize that before +Mar Yousip was in the Village of Bahloolan during Aramaic. In 1914, at the beginning of born, according to the custom of the his Apostolic Sojourn to the region World War I, +Mar Yousip was sent as a Nazarites, observed by the Prelates of Targarwar, his earthly remains representative of Mar +Iskhaq Khnani- of The Church of the East, his mother were interred in The Church of Mar sho to the Patriarchal Cell in Qochanis, would abstain from the consumption Toma Shilkha in the Village of to attend the Patriarchal Council which of animal flesh (meats) till his birth Bahloolan, at the request of the was preparing for the change which and weaning. His remarkable birth faithful of The Church of that re- might occur in the event of the WWI in 1893, it is declared that he was gion. Till this present day his tomb influence or disturbances in The born as a Nazarene under the Naza- remains in peace among us. The Church of the East and among the As- rite vow, being reared in solitude till eleventh (11th) +Mar Iskhaq Khnan- syrian Christian believers. It was at this his rest falling asleep into the hand of ishoo, at the time of the exodus of time, (June 10th 1914) while on this em- our Lord in the year 1977 Assyrian Christians from the moun- bassy to Qochanis, he was elevated to +Mar Yousip of blessed memory if tainous region of Hakkari; fell the Sacred Office of the Episcopacy by descended from the well known asleep enroute to the City of Kar- +Mar Benjamin Shimun of blessed household or family of a Mar Khnani- manshah, in Persia, his tomb re- memory. His Excellency remained in sho Metropolitan of Rustaqa. He mains to this present day; it is a Qochanis till 1916 as an assistant to the lived in the Village of Mar Ishoo in shrine where the faithful of the re- Catholicos Patriarch. When the Assyri- the region of Shamisdan in modern gion visit frequently. an Christian abandoned their home- day Turkey, near the monastery of land, Continue on page 6 The twelfth (12th) Metropolitan is

Words of an An- 0 my son! every sheep that wanders cient Assyrian from its path and its companions be-

Philosopher comes food for the wolf. Assyrian Church Many have read 0 my son! a friend who is near is better of the East Youth the quote, “The than a more excellent brother who is Association pen is mightier far away (ACEYA) than the sword” 0 my son! rejoice not in the death of but how many thine enemy, for after a little while know its origin? thou shalt be his neighbour, An ancient Assyrian philosopher Wow, time has flown by! It named Ahiqar wrote the first version 0 my son! the hand which does not la- seems just like yesterday that we of the quote around 500 BC. Initially bour and plough and (which) is were starting our preparations for he wrote, “The word is mightier than greedy and cunning shall be cut away this year’s conference, which took the sword.” As someone who collects from its shoulder. place in Illinois. quotes, I thought it would be benefi- The advice Ahiqar gives to his neph- cial to share words written by Ahiqar. At this point you may ask, “What is a ew can be applied to today’s chaotic Much like us Assyrians overall, Youth Conference?” Well, His Holi- world. Ahiqar comments on a wide Ahiqar’s wisdom is virtually un- ness Mar Dinkha IV, Catholicos- variety of topics when speaking to his known. Although his words are quite Patriarch of the Holy Apostolic Assyr- nephew, almost as if he is giving him ancient, his philosophy is not outdat- ian Church of the East established the a lesson on how to behave as an ideal ed. Ahiqar is sometimes referred to annual youth conference back in human being. Many of Ahiqar’s say- as an Aramean. His writings were 1987. It is a get together of all of the ings mirror the words found in the found on an Aramaic papyrus text.1 In youth associations from all over the Holy Bible.2 The difficulties that exist- the ancient script, he writes a narra- United States. This year the confer- ed in ancient times also exist today. tive in which he communicates with ence marked its 27th anniversary of The ending of Ahiqar’s narrative is an his nephew. He also mentions that he this very spiritual and social event. interesting one I will not reveal. himself is an advisor under the Assyr- Every year a theme is chosen to rep- ian kings Sennacherib and Esarhad- As Christians our faith in Christ al- resent the conference, this year the don. To get a better sense of his phi- lows us to believe that we will be theme was, “Building Leaders One losophy I have included a few of his looked after at all times, regardless Youth At A Time.” The theme is the sayings below: of what period of time we live in. The main idea of which the bible studies Bible reminds of this reality in John 0 my son! make thy eloquence easy to to be based upon. Our spiritual fa- 16:33 (Lamsa Aramaic Bible), “In the the listener, and be not hasty to return thers including priests and bishops world you will have tribulation; but an answer. from all over the United States teach have courage, I have conquered the every year. Workshop based classes 0 my son! covet not outward beauty, world.” Likewise Philippians 4:8 tells are implemented in these confer- for it wanes and passes away, but an us, “whatever is true, whatever is ences, which are a very involved way honourable remembrance lasts for honest, whatever is just, whatever is of teaching the theme of Leadership. aye. pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report, if there is any virtue On behalf of the whole conference 0 my son! let not a silly woman deceive and if there is any praise, think about planning committee, we would like to thee with her speech, lest thou die the these things.” Let us be guided by thank all of our sponsors and support- most miserable of deaths, and she en- Ahiqar’s wise words and the words of ers. God willing, and as decided by tangle thee in the net till thou art en- the living Truth. May we as humans the prelates of the Church, the youth snared. not only respect one another, but also conference next year will be in San 0 my son! cleave to wise men who fear be reminded of the glorious gift of Diego. God and be like them, and go not near salvation Christ bestowed upon us. “Don’t let anyone look down on you the ignorant, lest thou become like By: Ramsen Shamon because you are young, but set an him and learn his ways. example for the believers in speech, 0 my son! if the rich man eat a snake, Resources in conduct, in love, in faith and in they say, "It is by his wisdom," and if a "Ahikar." THE STORY OF AHIKAR. Pseudepigra- purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12 poor man eat it, the people say, "From pha, Apocrypha and Sacred Writings, n.d. By: Peter Azzo his hunger." Web. 22 May 2014.

0 my son! be content with thy daily ahikar.htm>. bread and thy goods, and covet not what is another's.

Jesus the Lord The word “LORD” or “Marah” in Ara- maic, “Kyrios” in Greek, and “Adon” in Hebrew appears countless times in the Old Testament as it describes God. The Greek language was intelligible to most Jews during the first century AD whom some also spoke Hebrew. As a result “Kyrios” and the rest of these words were frequently used in the Galilean Aramaic dialect to describe the Lord God. In addition to its application to God the word “Lord” occu- pied an important position in the Jewish religious language as it was used to describe someone with power, authority and judicial dignity. Many prayers in the Bible use “LORD” to describe God. One of the prayers says “Blessed art thou, O Most High God, Lord of all the worlds, thou who art Lord and ruler over all things.” Another prayer says “Thou art the Lord of all the kings of the earth.” furthermore, our father Abraham invokes God by calling him “My Lord” as he con- fesses: “Thou art God Most High, my Lord.” These were just a few examples of the many times that the word “Lord” has been applied to God whether descriptively or as an invoca- tion.

The New Testament has its share of addressing Jesus Christ as Lord innumerable times! In Mark the word Lord is used by a Syro-Phoenician woman when responding to Jesus as he told her that the children’s bread is not for dogs. She said: “Yes Lord; yet even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.” Again in Mark; Bartimeus the blind beggar from Jericho responded: “Lord, I want my sight back.”, when Jesus asked him “What do you want me to do for you?”

Mathew also has his share of documenting Jesus’s Lordship as he confirms that Jesus was regularly addressed by his disciples and others as “Lord”. When Peter saw his master walking on the water he requested: “Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you over the water.” When he doubted and started to sink he cried: “Save me, Lord.” Elsewhere in the Gos- pels Peter asked: “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me…?”

And if you read the Gospels by Luke and John, you will find out that they weren’t less than the other two disciples in con- ferring Jesus as the Lord throughout their gospels. All of this stands to confirm the authenticity of the usage of the word “Lord” and its literal application to both God and his son Jesus Christ. By: Mariam Amro Source: Vermes, G. (1988). Jesus the Jew. Philadelphia: Fortress Press.

self existent) manifestation of raised him up as the first fruit of Some Remarks on Kayana that kyana. salvation, ensuring eternal life and Qnoma Thus, divinely is the ky- to all those who believe in him. ana of God and humanity is the In view of the influence kyana of man. In the case of of Theodore of Mopsuestia on In the the person )ܐܦܘܨܪܦ(of the this Church, some scholars say 4th century incarnate Christ, his divinity is like William Macomber that its and early 5th the qnoma, or individual mani- Christology might be called century: The festation, of the kyana of the di- “Mesopotamian” rather than Greek word vinity (God) and his humanity is “Nestorian.” For S. Brock, to physis means the qnoma, or individual mani- label this Church or its Chris- kyana = )ܐܢܝܢܟ( festation of humanity. Proper- tology ‘Nestorian’ is a nature. However sometimes ties “idiotes = dilayata )ܐܬܝ̈ ܠܝܼ ܕ(in ‘lamentable misnomer.’ Strong indignation against this desig- the Syriac word kyana )ܐܢܝܢܟ( Syriac” would be one stage fur- nation is already registered by renders ousia )ܐܝܣܘܐ( ther down the hierarchy, i.e. Abdisho of Nisibin (d. 1318). (substance) as well as physis one particular aspect of the in- Hence, the qnoma of di- (nature), the same phenomenon dividual manifestation of the vinity is God the Word, the per- can be seen in the early transla- kyana. fect God, and the qnoma of hu- tions of the Greek word homo- The fundamental im- manity is “the Man,” which is ousious (found in the Creed) as portance is to be aware that never thought of as having any bar kyana in Syriac. It is these theological terms were )ܐܢܝܟ ܪܒ( separate pre-existence. Ac- essentially this understanding used in the Roman Empire at cording to Assyrian Church ter- of kyana as going with ousia the same time. This is a point minology, ‘the man’ means an that is retained in the Church of to which both Babai (551-628) ( individual human being (in the the East. ܐܒܪ ܝܒܼ ܒ ܝܪܡ(and Iso’yahb III (628- abstract sense only) and not a By contrast, later 5th 6 4 5 ) )ܐܝܠܕܓ ܒܼ ܗܝܥܘܫܝܼ ܐ ܝܪܡ( specific person. Thus the and 6th century, the churches in themselves specifically draw phrase ‘he puts on the man’ of the Roman Empire (Roman attention. the 6th century Assyrian writers Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Syri- Assyrian Church of the corresponds to early Syriac ex- an Orthodox, Coptics,….) writ- East Christology can be pre- pressions like he put on Adam/ ers understand physis/kyana as sented as follows: For the sal- our humanity/ or our body. virtually a synonym with hypos- vation of mankind, the Second tasis/qnoma. In Syrian Ortho- Person of the Trinity, born eter- dox Church by end of 5th and of nally from the Father, “put on” By Father William Toma the 6the century the older ren- our humanity by the grace of dering translation homoousios the Holy Spirit in the womb of Upcoming Church Event: the Virgin Mary, and was born = bar kyana )ܐܢܝܟ ܪܒ(is replaced In honor of the 38th An- by translations physis/kyana as as Christ, fully human and fully virtually a synonym with hypo- God. The incarnate Christ has niversary of Consecra- statsi/qnoma. Thus removing the kyana (the nature in ab- tion of His Holiness the (now archaic) association of stract sense), and the qnoma (= the individual manifestation of Mar-Dinkha IV Catholi- kyana with ousia. cos Patriarch of the As- In regard to the term of the kyana) of man, and the kyana and its corresponding qno- qnoma ,)ܐܡܘܢܩ(Bawai the Great syrian Church of the (551-628) speaks of two natures ma of God, which are united in East. Sunday October the one prosopa (= person with their qnome. In few 19th, 2014, 5:00PM at words, it would seem that, for )ܐܦܘܨܪܦof divine filiation Babai, whereas kyana is gener- .)ܐܬܘܢܘܼ ܪܒ(Christ suffered and White Eagle Banquets. ic and verges on the sense of died for us in His humanity 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave. ousia, qnoma refers to an indi- which is taken from us. The Niles, IL. 60714. vidual (though not necessarily same Spirit of God formed him in the womb of the Virgin Mary

The mission……….

 Honor and glorify God the father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and make Him known. Preach His word (The Gospel) through the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East, established by the teachings of our Lord’s Disciples and the Church’s Saints, Patriarchs, Bishops and Priests, as the source of the good news.  Teach the Assyrian Language (Neo-Aramaic), one of our Lord’s main Languages, to our Children and edu- cate them on the importance of speaking and preserv- ing it.

Saint Andrew’s Church Committee

Saint Andrew’s Committees:

Church Senior Pastor Father George Toma. Deacons: Norman Israel, Elbron Odisho, Adnan David, Sargon Kesso, Edison Youkhana, George Antar, Yousef Mikhael, Sabir, George Baezo, Thompson Esho, Alfret Shamoun, Elie Antar. Committees Chairman (David Arkis). Building Director/Manager (Interim-David Arkis): Younes Zaia, Namrood Khamis, Louzan Odisho, Rema Shamoun, Elona Bahram, Paul Rehana, Peter Amaden, Ray Kando, Youkhana Youkhana, Zaya Youkhana, Saliba Abraham, Anwar Haido, George Co-Chairman (Jack Youna). Secretary (Ban Youna). Treasurer Chairman (Gilbert Khosrabowdi): Sargon Yosip, Mariam Lazar, Najla Mikhail, Bushra yalda, Edna Allhaverdi, Diana Shamoun, Karolin Moshi Accountant (Julie Kako). Memorial wall: Al Puccinelli, Nadia Warda. Youth President (Peter Azzo) Ladies Auxiliary Chairwoman (Catrina Khamou): Doreen Haider, Sonia Khammo, Layla Youkhana, Bassima Sorisho, Magie Zaya, Jane Hana, Jenny, Nada Younan, Mariam. Choir Chairwoman (Najat Marcos): Saad Yalda, Elie Antar, Jena Kena. Education-Jennifer Younan, Deacon Adnan David, Souad Timatyos, Nirona Shino, Dr. Michael, Juliana Thomas, Mike Micho, Deacon Adnan David, Youbert Bahram, Helen Yousif, Nwyia Garmo, Bronica Amrahi, Josephine Youhana, Mardin Shinoo, Connie Shakro, Kristy Andrews, Queen Ishay, Raquel Youkhana, Stephanie Andrews, Claudia Shakro, Neeran Shmoel, Regina Younan., Hewi Arkis, Rami Gorges. Youth Choir- Rachel Thomas, Jena Kena, Sargon Yalda. Sports (Vacant). Public Relations (Vacant). Ushers Chairman (Michael Michael): Albert Youel, Youkhana Youkhana, Ramzi Odich, George Danyel, Gilbert Gewargis, Abrahim Lazar, Robert Thomas, Zaya. Visitation Chairman (Deacon Norman Israel): Anderious Youkhana. Special Events Chairperson (Vacant): Suzana Yalda, Nirona Shinoo, Julie Kako, Hewi Adaay, Diala Joseph, Sargon Yalda, Neeran Shmoel, Aida Joseph, Tanya Khamo, Doreen Haider, Diana Esho. Maintenance Chairman (Musa Moshy): William Younan, Anderious Youkhana, Ashor Tamo (IT), Manny Yalda (IT), Yalda Kako (IT), Ashor Khoshaba (Sound System), Tony Atou (Sound System), Mounir Shamoon (Sound System). Media Chairman (Billy George): Hani Shawel, Robert Thomas, Hewi Arkis, Dani Shamoun, Ramsin George, Amer Kasso, Albert Lazar, Benyamin Odisho, Saliba Abraham.

…...Continue from page 1 the representative of the President Iraq Ahmed Hassan al-Bakker. Matthew 10:39 “whoever finds owing to the difficulties of war, seek- their life will lose it, and whoever ing a save haven elsewhere, Metro- The memorial service was celebrated loses their life for my sake will politan Yousip took a great number of with profound depths of grief ex- find it.” believers of The Holy Church back pressed in sighs, tears, and out toward the City of Baqooba. It was to bursts of weeping of those, etc. by all Matthew 10:22 “You will be hated the rank of Metropolitan the young who had gathered in the Church of by everyone because of me, but bishop +Mar Yousip was elevated, in Mar Gewargis. the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” the City of Baghdad by Mar +Polos At 10:00 A.M. the casket which held Shimun Catholicos Patriarch of the body of Mar +Yousip Khnanishoo Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all blessed memory on 2nd December carried upon the shoulders of priests you who are weary and burdened, 1918. and deacons and together with the and I will give you rest.” In 1933 at the time when Mar +Eshai singing of the happy sad songs of Shimun was ordered by governmen- hope ringing forth from the voices of tal authorities to leave the Kingdom the faithful of The Church, till reach- of Iraq and was subsequently exiled ing the hearse which would transport a thanksgiving speech, in which he to Cyprus; it was Mar +Yousip the remains to its final resting place offered thanks to the prelates, cler- Khnaninisho in Mart Maryam Church in Na’eriah. gy, the faithful, and the officials of government and those responsible who led the whole Church in Iraq and The youths of The Church were car- for the motorcade. A sister of Mar all of the Middle East. His Excellency +Yousip of blessed memory was Mar +Yousip Khnaninisho entered rying flowers, enshrining the pictures of His Excellency. The faithful were called by the name Anseemos, into the joys of eternal life leaving known as Sempto, was known as a behind the suffering of this temporal present awaiting the arrival of the rd remains of His Excellency. Nazarite, too, choosing a solitary life life on 3 July 1977, the Commemora- as a nun, together with her brother tion of St Thomas the Apostle, a 1:10 Following the concluding of Rite of Mar +Yousip. Looking unto our wor- P.M. The Service of Commemoration the Christian Burial, according to the shipful God we beseech Him to grant of His Excellency was celebrated on Liturgy of the Church of the East, all th rest unto His faithful servant in His Wednesday 6 July 1977; in the Par- who had gathered there paid their Heavenly kingdom together with all ish Church of Mar Gewargis Sahda, in final respects and farewell to this the righteous ones; and that his com- Dura, Baghdad, Iraq by His Excellen- great shepherd who leaves behind memoration be to us for blessed cy Mar Narsai of Lebanon, and Bishop his faithful flock; leaving to The memory. Mar Daniel of Kirkuk, and a great Church his legacy of Christian ser- number of priests and deacons and a vice. The relics of this sainted man Written by Rowel bet Matran. great number of believers who at- brings among us heavenly aids; es- Translated by Rev’d Dr. George Toma tended from throughout the various pecially to all those who approach cities of Iraq, as 12,000 Christian with faith and trust. ... souls participated in this celebrated Christian life of blessed memory Mar Mar +Yousip Khnanisho of blessed +Yousip. memory, as a copiest, hand wrote many, many prayer-books, and spir- His earthly remains were escorted to itual works, such as: Kashkul, the the place of his final rest, in St Mary hymnal of the Church, the Turgama, the Virgin, Baghdad. All those who the Taqsa Siameeda, and the Taqsa had loved and respected Mar d’Raza. Mar +Yousip had written +Yousip Khnanishoo from the various many hymns for the feast days, and Christian communities attended the some of which have been subse- memorial service offered before God quently incorporated into our prayer- in his behalf. Many of the Moslem books. In a a hymn for the Feast of community and leaders who respect- the Ascension of our Lord, he had ed and honored him, together with written an anagram from his name, the representative of His Holiness identifying his humility, his faith in Paul VI of Rome, the Chaldean Patri- Jesus Christ, and the deep love for his arch Paul Chikko, Mar Sankhero Zak- people and The Church. kai of the Syrian Orthodox Church, and Mar Andrious Senna, the head of At the conclusion of the celebration of the Syrian Language Council of Bagh- the saintly life, Mr. Rowel, the young- dad, the Iraqi governmental officials, er brother of Mar +Yousip delivered

2 Samuel 22:3-4 “my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior-- from violent men you save me. I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.”

Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Dio- cese, Executive council (Mutwa) Some of 2014 projects:  Funeral Fund program  Taxes exempt the Saint Andrews Northbrook land  Develop ideas for Saint Andrews Northbrook land.  Saint Andrews loan refinance  Saint Andrews Daycare  Saint George Water bill exemption  Saint George House Tax exemption  Saint George House development  Saint George Parishioners bus Standing L-R: Rafik Ishaya, Ashor Shamas, Youssef Namroud, Albert Malik, Walton Mirza, Ossie Toma, David Arkis.  Saint Mary’s Classes project  501c3 application processing Sitting L-R: Nineveh Gewargis, Grace Abraham, Hani Khiziran (VP), Youkhana, Youabb (P), Joe Jacobs, Flora Haji, Julie Kako

و جود انسان از سه مرحله اصلی تشکیل شده است : تولد، ازدواج ومرگ ؛که تولد ومرگ خارج ازحیطه ی قدرت تصمیم گیری وانتخاب فرد است می ماند ازدواج ؛ که هر شخص حق داردتصمیم وانتخاب داشته باشد اما با وجود امکان انتخاب و تصمیم ،این مرحله حساس ترین و مهمترین ومشکلترین مرحله حیات بشری ست .همان طوری که آدم ها متفاوتند ، ازدواجها هم مختلفند ؛ اما من جهت سهولت بررسی ، همه آنها را در سه دسته طبقه بندی می کنم :ازدواج های عاشقانه ،ازدواجهای عاقالنه و ازدواجهای دوستانه . دسته ی اول ازدواج ها ی عاشقانه : این نوع ازدواج ها زیاد قابل بررسی نیستند ؛ نمیخواهم روی آنها وقت بگذارم زیرا این نوع ازدواجها بسیار ظریف وشکننده اند و در زندگی روزمره نمی شود در مورد آنها بصورت جدی صحبت کرد و بیشتر بدرد قصه ها میخورند ، تا بدرد یک زندگی با حساب و می گویند گل های لطیف »کتاب .این نوع ازدواجها دوامی سه چهار ماهه دارند ؛ از من میشنوید دو سه هفته نیز نمتوانند دوام داشته باشند. پس سرنوشت این نوع ادواج ها چه میشود ؟ جواب خیلی ساده است : این نوع ازدواج ها در اولین .«عمری چند روزه دارند، درست است فرصت ممکن به یکی از ازدواج ها نوع دوم یا سوم تبدیل میشوند ؛ واال از هم می پاشند . دوم ازدواج های عاقالنه؛ همانطوریکه از اسمش پیداست بنای آن بر روی منطق و حساب و کتاب گذاشته شده ؛ یعنی طرفین انگار می خواهند با هم شرکتی تشکیل دهند ؛کاالی همدیگر را بخوبی ارزیابی کرده و با مال خودشان مقایسه نموده بدقت مسائل مربوط به آن رابررسی ،و حتی گاهی از مشاوره افراد خبره و ماشین حساب نیز بهره برده؛ جوانب را مو شکافی کرده آن را در تونل زمان آینده چیده و خالصه یک کار کامال فنی و تخصصی انجام می دهند .معموال در این نوع ازدواج ها هر دو طرف یکسان عمل کرده مثل دو بازرگان خبره مواظب هستند که تا آنجا که ممکن است سود ببرند و هیچ ضرری در پی نداشته باشند .معموال در این نوع ازدواج ها طرفین بسیار مراقب دوام و تداوم زندگی مشترک هستند بخصوص اگر پای بچه یا بچه ها هم در وسط باشد ؛ بشدت از فروپاشی آن جلوگیری میکنند ؛ درست مانند دو شریک مغازه که ورشکستگی یکی، در واقع ورشکستگی دیگری هم هست ؛ یا بقولی دیگر : اگر از ستون زندگی مواظبت نکنند سقف آن بر سر هردو ی آنها فرو می ریزد ؛هر دو زیر آوارمیمانند و له ولورده می شوند . البته در این نوع زندگی صداقت بسیار کم رنگ است همه چیز بخاطر مصلحت هر دوی آنهاست ، در این نوع ازدواج ها طرفین معوال فقط در عکس ها در کنار هم دیده می شوند . حتی در این زندگی طرفین گاهی از هم دیگر دزدی هم میکنند درست مثل دو شریک مغازه ؛اما برای دوام این شراکت ؛ که به نفع هر دوی آنهاست ، به روی هم نمی آورند- البته که همه ی این دزدیها مادی نیست . نوع سوم؛ ازدواج های دوستانه : این نوع از نایاب ترین از دواجهاست . بنای این ازدواج بر پایه ی گذشت نهاده شده است ؛ گذشت دو طرفه ؛ واال اگر گذشت بنا باشد که یک طرفه باشد وادامه یابد :که غیر ممکن است ؛ می شود ظلم بتمام معنا و بدترین نوع ظلم ؛ زیرا صحبت از عمر است که هرگز تکرار نمی شود و قابل جبران نیست ؛دراین نوع ازدواج طرفین زندگی را بمثابه ریسمانی می انگارند که هر کدام یک طرف آنرا در اختیار دارند ؛ هر گاه طرفی یک سر این رسمان زندگی را به سوی خویش می کشد طرف مقابل آنرا شل کرده واز حق خود چشم پوشی می کند تا طرف دیگر ، از این عمل فاتح بیرون آید ؛ چون اگر در این مواقع هر یک ریسمان زندگی را با قدرتی که دارد به سوی خود کشد ؛ از دو حالت خارج نیست : یا بر طرف خود پیروز می شود یا اینکه ریسمان پاره می گردد ومعنی آن از هم پاشیده شدن زندگی ست .ولی گذشت دو جانبه اجازه نمیدهد کار تا این حد خراب و غیر قابل جبران بشود .در ازدواج دوستانه عقل و عشق و عاطفه آنچنان با هم ترکیب شده اند هر کدام به رنگ دیگری در آمده . در این نوع ، طرفین براستی برای هم شاد و غمگینند ، بخاطر درد هم دیگر تب میکنند و برای هم دیگر زندگی می کنند یا می میرند ؛ همانند زمین و درخت زندگی و مرگشان به هم آمیخته است و نهایت هدف شان ببار آوردن و تحویل ثمره ها ی سالم به جامعه ؛ یعنی فرزندانی با روحیه ی مثبت و سالم اجتماعی ؛که در آینده روندگان وادامه دهندگان راه و روش والدین باسند و نهایتا ساختمان جامعه از آجر های سالم انسانی بنا نهاده شود دوریس مراد موشی آباد

Assyrians you should know! from a lot of users, even from far rians, Babylonians, Akkadians and places as far as Australia. Assyrians. The library of the Assyrian King Assure Banipal has the credit of An Interview (Q Q: Do you favor certain translation saving the written treasures of the & A) with an As- over others? past like the epic of Gilgamesh, the syrian pioneer A: I am a translator by profession. I story of creation "Enuma Elish", the Sam Khamou, a don't like translating topic that are Deluge. Etc. publisher and an outside my specialization. My favorite E n g l i s h - subjects are poetry, literature, legal Q: We have several different dia- Assyrian Dic- topic, and political issues. I seldom lects in the Assyrian Language, is tionary writer. express my own opinions. I always that being considered when writing translate works of others. a dictionary? A: No. A dialect is a language spoken Q: When did Q: What technology, method, and by certain group of people. It is a sort you, or others, call you a lexicogra- resources do you use when writing of modified form of the standard lan- pher? At what age? How long did it a dictionary? guage. Almost everyone knows the take you to complete the first edi- A: for translation I use CAD programs story of the Assyrian teacher who was tion? such as Trados and MemSource to teaching Assyrian children of differ- A: During the 90s of the last Century, help organize my translation process. ent dialect backgrounds. He was at my Company KS Graphics, I was I also use an extensive library of dic- teaching them how to spell and pro- around 45 years of age and my co- tionaries in different fields. nounce the word "chicken" in stand- author was over 55, we were pleased ard Assyrian. He asked them to re- and proud to receive an order to A: How do you feel when someone peat after him the term "ktaita". Each translation a number of documents disagrees with the accuracy of of them spelled the word correctly, from English into Assyrian. We something you have written? but pronounced it differently accord- looked for English/Assyrian diction- A: I am very glad you asked this ing to his dialect background. One of aries to help us with the translation. question. There's no perfect writer/ them said "ktia" another repeated There was almost no reliable diction- translator. Actually, the most brilliant "ktaisha", etc. So the answer to that ary. Although there was a dictionary writers pass their work to editors for question is “No”. Dialects won't by Alexander Joseph Oraham which checking. I always welcome criti- work in a standard Assyrian diction- was of little use because it was an cism. Because I am not perfect and ary. Assyrian/English dictionary. We sometimes I commit terrible mis- needed an English/Assyrian diction- takes. I always pass my work to Q: How would your dictionary con- ary. That desperate need urged us to somebody else to edit and proofread. tribute to strengthening the Assyri- think of creating an English/Assyrian If I tell you I can produce a perfect an language? dictionary of our own. peace of written work, you should A: It could be used to help translate The creation of the dictionary took know I am not telling the truth. books of knowledge from English me over five years of hard work to into Assyrian. The way it is helping accomplish. I was assisted by my co- Q: What is the difference between me doing that. author Mr. Odisho Y. Odisho, may he Akkadian, Assyrian and Aramaic rest in peace. The manuscript stayed languages? Q: Can someone who doesn’t read, on my desk for more than a decade A: This is a serious questions. It re- write, or speak Assyrian still use without being published for lack of quires extensive answers by special- and benefit from your dictionary? funds, until an Assyrian national ized linguists. It is beyond my A: The answer is yes, although in an sponsor decided to help, as ex- knowledge. At present, Akkadian is indirect way. A person who wants to plained later. most probably not used by any group find the meaning of an English term of people. Aramaic is only used in in Assyrian, can use the dictionary to Q: Describe your dictionary in a certain Syrian towns such as Maalola. find the English term, then he can ask few words. Assyrian is kept alive and thriving by a relative or friend who can read As- A: The dictionary is made of 612 pag- us Assyrians and by our brethren syrian to explain to him the Assyrian es containing around 270,00 expres- Syriacs of Tur Abdeen who use a spe- term. Actually, this has happened in sions. It is the most extensive diction- cial dialect and written typestyle reality. A friend of mine who was not ary of its kind. It is a practical unique called Serto. lucky enough to have the chance to dictionary. This dictionary will serve, learn his mother language purchased mostly, translators involved in trans- Q: Do you have knowledge in the my dictionary because he was proud lating from English into Assyrian. cuneiform language? to own one. I’ve been getting positive feedbacks A: Not much. Cuneiform is an ancient form of writing. It was used by Sume- …..Continue on next page

Also he was eager to learn Assyrian. From time to time he used to ask me the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian meaning of a certain word, I was glad to explain it to him. But to make full use of Church of the East– Churches and the dictionary, basic term in Assyrian. knowledge of the Assyrian language is Parishes in the world needed to use it independently.

Q: In your view and opinion what could the Assyrians do to keep the Assyri-  Eastern Diocese of United an language alive and strong? States, Bishop Mar Paulus Benja- min: 9 Churches, 9 Parishes, 10 A: The key to that answer is to create a need for the use of the Assyrian lan- Priests. guage and fill that need. In other words, it is to create jobs that would be filled only by Assyrian people who can read and write in Assyrian. If you establish a  Western Diocese of United school teaching Assyrian language you need to employ Assyrian teachers. States, California-Bishop Mar Awa Assyrian organizations should sponsor works written by Assyrian writers. With- Royel: 7 Churches, 8 Parishes, 8 out the help of Assyrian Organization, my dictionary would not have seen light. Priests. Therefore, perhaps a different Assyrian organizations can play a big role in ad-  Western Diocese of United vancing the Assyrian language by sponsoring Assyrian written work, for there States, Arizona/Nevada-Bishop are Assyrian written work waiting for help to be published. Also, the well finan- Mar Aprim Khamis: 5 Churches, 8 cially capable Assyrians can create or sponsor the creation of publications in Parishes, 8 Priests. Assyrian such as newspapers, magazines, journals etc. which would create jobs  Canada, Bishop Mar Emmanu- for Assyrians with knowledge in the Assyrian language. The Holy Apostolic el Yosip: 4 Churches, 5 Parishes, 5 Catholic Saint Andrews Assyrian Church of the East is doing an excellent job of Priests. running Assyrian classes for the young and old. More work of this kind is needed.  Europe, Bishop Mar Odisho Oraham: 3 Churches, 16 Parishes, Q: Is your dictionary available in the market? 12 Priests. A: Yes, it is sold at the Ittikal Bookstore, in Chicago and it is available at Saint  Australia & Lebanon, Metropol- Andrews Church Gift shop. itan Mar Meelis Zaia: 10 Churches, Interview conducted by David Arkis 12 Parishes, 14 Priests. 2 Elemen- tary, 1 High school & 1 Retirement Home. Saint Andrew’s Summer Camp 2014  Inida & UAE, Metropolitan Mar Saint Andrew’s Assyrian Church of the East started the Sum- Aprem Mooken, Bishop Mar Yo- mer Camp Program in 2006, then, by Shamasha Sargon hannan Yoseph, & Bishop Mar Aw- Kesso and, the departed with the lord, Abby Zoudo and the gin Koriakose : 31 Churches, 30 full support from father George toma. A few years later, the Parishes, 49 Priests. idea was introduced and implemented successfully to our  Syria, Bishop Mar Aprem Nath- sister church, Mar Gewargis of Chicago. Through out the niel: 32 Churches, 32 Parishes, 11 last eight years, Saint Andrews summer camp (SASC) has Priests. 1 Elementary School. grown from about twenty Children to averaging over one hundred kids for the last couple years! Children spend  Iran, Bishop Mar Narsai Ben- close to 250 hours throughout six weeks duration period of yamin: 84 Churches, 4 Parishes, 2 the camp in a church environment in which they Priests. can learn: the Assyrian language and Assyrian her-  Iraq, Baghdad & Erbil, Mar itage, read the Holy Bible, learn arts and crafts. ed- Gewargis Sliwa: 16 Churches, 14 ucational as well as fun filled field trips, but also Parishes, 13 Priests, 3 Schools. most importantly know the love of the Lord through  Iraq-Dohuk, Mar Isaac Yosip: the warm Church loving atmosphere. Suzana Yalda 40 Churches, 8 Parishes, 8 Priests. has been a dedicated camp director for the past six years, she has truly committed her summer to help  Russia, Metropolitan Mar organize and run the program. Special thanks to all Gewargis Sliwa: 7 Churches, 3 Par- the parents and guardians for bringing their children to the camp every day and ishes, 3 Priests. to Cor-Bishop Gewargis Toma, our spiritual father, who has guided us with love and passion throughout all the past years.

Translated & Compiled by: David Arkis-St.Andrews Committee Chairman David Arkis

St. Andrew’s Education Department Our goal is to strengthen the communication level and identify areas of interest to increase and maintain group attendance in the upcoming After a record high school year. We have a Youth Team planning retreats in the fall to launch enrollment this school the new school year. We welcome your support and volunteerism. Re- year, we are reviewing member that Summer Sunday School is running as usual and we welcome all children to join us for year round Christian Education. If you have a our successes and child with “special needs”, we would like to invite you to join us. Specific planning for adjust- paperwork will be required to provide the best service possible. Ask us ments in the programs about our plans to meet your needs. We will have some new openings in offered at St. Andrew’s the fall for teaching staff due to changes in family needs. Let us know if Church. This year, we you are interested in working with the St. Andrew’s Education Depart- have added dry erase boards in the ment. by Jennifer Younan classrooms to assist teachers in the in- Living Bridges struction of language and bible. We have also budgeted for technology de- People who live in Cherrapunji, India have developed velopments. Classrooms have projec- a unique way to get across the many rivers and tors with pull down screens for power streams in their land. They grow bridges from the point presentations and bible movies. roots of rubber trees. These “living bridges” take be- We are developing presentations under tween 10 to 15 years to mature. But once they are es- close supervision of clergy to unify the tablished, they are extremely stable and last for hun- dreds of years. message of the church and keep our stu- The bible compares a person who trusts in God to “a dents informed of the teachings of the tree planted by the water, which spreads out its roots Assyrian Church of the East. by the river: (Jer. 17:8). Because its roots are well nourished, this river survives soaring temperatures. And during the During the summer, our teachers drought it continues to yield fruit. worked on new instructional techniques. Like a firmly rooted tree, people who rely on God have a sense of stability We have committees working on new and vitality despite the worst circumstances. In contrast, people who teaching and assessment materials for place their trust in other humans often live with a sense of instability. The language instruction. As part of the de- Bible compares them to desert shrubs that are frequently malnourished and stand alone (v.6). So, it is with the spiritual lives of people who for- velopment of teaching materials, we will sake God. be moving to Google accounts for all Where are our roots? Are we rooted in Jesus? (Col. 2:7). Are we a bridge education staff so that we can share doc- that leads others to Him? If we know Christ, we can testify to this truth: uments more effectively. We will be Blessed are those who trust in the Lord (Jer. 17:7). piloting Google accounts in an attempt Selected by: Catrina Khamou to unify communication within our de- Upcoming Church events…. partment, also, we’ll be able to share calendar information and coordinate Friday, November 7th, 2014 evening… building use. St. Andrew’s is a busy In honor of all Assyrian Collage graduates, including those who church with a wide range of activities have graduated and received a certificate blessing from His Holi- every week. Space and resources are ness Mar Dinkha IV in the past 20 years, you are all invited to be often shared. Communication is essen- our guest on this day. Reunion dinner, lets get together, food, mu- tial to the harmony of the many volun- sic, and just casual evening. Please contact Julie Kako 773-317- teers in our building. 6974, Tina Youabb 773-885-7572, Vivian Mikhail 224-388-9220

We have a strong focus on Youth Pro- gram Development this summer. We will be meeting with both youth groups on Fridays to help establish new direc- tions with our Youth.

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1. ̣ܡܢ ܓܝܒܐ ܕܡܢܝܢܐ ܕܓܘ ܠܫܢܐ ܕܐܢܓܠܝܣ، ܡܦܠܚ ܡܢܝܢܐ ܐܝܪܘܬܐ ܐܢܫܠܕ .ܐܥܒܪܡ ܠܟܘ ܐܓܪܓ̰ ܠܟ ܘܓ ܐܬܢܝܡܕܬܡ ܐܠ ܐܬܘܬܐ ܐܕܚ .2

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Are you in High School or College and want to join youth? If so, join us every Friday at 8:30 PM in Saint Andrew’s Sanctuary. Clas- ses will be lead by Cor-Bishop Dr. Gewargis Toma. Register your Child at St. Andrews the Apostle School Assyrian Lan- guage and Bible study classes for all ages on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Sun- days at 9:00 a.m.

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