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Unreached people group
Assírio
UnreachedThe Assyrians are a Semitic people originating from the ancient Near East, with a millennia-old history deeply connected to Mesopotamia. They zealously preserve Modern Aramaic, a language belonging to the same linguistic family spoken by Jesus, keeping alive their rich cultural and literary heritage.
Today, a large portion of the population lives scattered across the Middle East and in communities throughout the Western diaspora, following centuries of persecution and political instability in their ancestral lands.
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Syria Superficially reached
|
33,5%
|
221.000 |
Sweden Superficially reached
|
14,5%
|
96.000 |
Iraq Superficially reached
|
13,9%
|
92.000 |
Canada Partially reached
|
6,1%
|
40.000 |
Lebanon Superficially reached
|
6,1%
|
40.000 |
United States Partially reached
|
4,8%
|
32.000 |
Australia Partially reached
|
4,5%
|
30.000 |
Turkey Partially reached
|
4,4%
|
29.000 |
Armenia Superficially reached
|
2,3%
|
15.000 |
Iran Superficially reached
|
2,3%
|
15.000 |
United Kingdom Superficially reached
|
2,1%
|
14.000 |
Kuwait Superficially reached
|
1,5%
|
9.600 |
Greece Superficially reached
|
1,3%
|
8.600 |
Russia Superficially reached
|
0,7%
|
4.400 |
France Superficially reached
|
0,6%
|
4.000 |
Uruguay Superficially reached
|
0,5%
|
3.400 |
Ukraine Superficially reached
|
0,4%
|
2.500 |
Georgia Superficially reached
|
0,4%
|
2.400 |
New Zealand Superficially reached
|
0,3%
|
1.700 |
Assyrian community life centers around the extended family and local parishes, which serve as social and cultural refuges. They place great value on education, commerce, craftsmanship, and the preservation of age-old culinary traditions. Hospitality is a hallmark of their culture, expressed through festive banquets and generous welcomes to visitors.
The overwhelming majority belong to historic Eastern churches, such as the Assyrian Church of the East and Chaldean Catholic churches. Ethnic identity and ancient Christian faith are inextricably bound, though many experience religion primarily as a cultural heritage rather than through a personal discipleship journey in the gospel.
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Translation data: Joshua Project.
After enduring repeated persecution and forced expulsions, Assyrians face the trauma of displacement and the struggle to preserve their identity. They need lasting security in their native cities and a personal encounter with the grace of Christ that transcends formal tradition.
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