Pray for our Brothers and Sisters in The Church of the East

Date: 17 November 2005 02:40:29

In a letter signed by Mar Dinkha IV, patriarch of the Church of the East, three Metropolitans and seven bishops of this Church, Mar Bawai Soro was accused of challenging the authority of the Patriarch and preventing His Holiness from visiting the St. Joseph's cathedral in San Jose, the bishopric seat of Mar Bawai Soro.

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Mar Bawai Soro was given two options:

1. To leave California and preside over the Diocese of Iran and Russia
2. To be suspended for two full years, relieved of all his bishopric duties with further restrictions including inability to correspond with other Churches, attending meetings and conferences, and communicating with any sources of media.

I have had the pleasure of meeting Mar Bawai, and the charges against him appear rather odd to me. Various friends over there in his diocese have told me similar. He was a most gracious and welcoming person to me on my visit, and he was a most wonderful Bible study teacher as well. As mentioned in the article, many of those in his area have a great admiration and love for him.

Please pray for our brothers and sisters in the Assyrian Church at this time. The Church of the East, one of the most ancient Christian churches, has been through a great deal during its history and it seems troubles and trials continue.