Baghdad (Agenzia Fides) – The reference to “Babylon”, so far contained in the name of the Chaldean Patriarchate, has been removed on the initiative of the last Chaldean Synod of Bishops because it has no historical basis. This emerges from a communication from the Patriarchate, which is intended as an answer to questions and disapproving comments that were published on the Internet after the decision of the Synod. During the last Assembly of the Synod of Bishops of the Chaldean Church, which took place from August 9th to 14th in Baghdad, the participating bishops, together with Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako, unanimously decided to give up the previously used designation “Patriarchate of Babylon of the Chaldeans” and replace it with the simple definition” Chaldean Patriarchate”. The synodal decision had also led to critical reactions. For example, in an online appeal, the Chaldean Writers’ Association expressed its “regret” at a synodal resolution which, according to the authors of the communiqué, “calls into question a legacy of which we are proud”.
ASIA/IRAQ – Patriarchal note explains why the reference to Babylon in the name of the Chaldean Patriarchate has been removed – Agenzia Fides
ASIA/IRAQ – Patriarchal note explains why the reference to Babylon in the name of the Chaldean Patriarchate has been removed – Agenzia Fides
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