The Pope's message to Mar Dinkha IV, the Catholicos of
the Assyrian Church, was timed for the 50th anniversary of the Iraqi prelate's
ordination as a bishop. Mar Dinkha IV now makes the headquarters of the
Assyrian Church in Chicago, because so many of his followers have been driven
out of Iraq, where the Assyrian Church is historically centered.
In his message Pope Benedict recalled the Common
Declaration on Christology released by the Holy See and the Assyrian Church of
the East in 1994, resolving old theological controversies. He promised that the
two churches would pursue their "common journey toward the
re-establishment of full communion."
"I thank the Lord for the many blessings he has
bestowed on the Assyrian Church of the East through your ministry, and I am
grateful for your commitment to promoting constructive dialogue, fruitful
cooperation and growing friendship between our Churches".
"I wish also to reiterate my solidarity with the
Christian communities in Iraq and throughout the Middle East, praying that
effective forms of common witness to the Gospel and pastoral collaboration in
the service of peace, reconciliation and unity may be deepened between the
Catholic and Assyrian faithful".
The Holy Father concludes his letter by invoking the
blessings of the Blessed Trinity upon the Patriarch.
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