أَراكَ عَصِيَّ الدَمعِ شيمَتُكَ الصَبرُ أَما لِلهَوى نَهيٌ عَلَيكَ وَلا أَمرُ
بَلى أَنا مُشتاقٌ وَعِندِيَ لَوعَةٌ وَلَكِنَّ مِثلي لايُذاعُ لَهُ سِرُّ
إِذا اللَيلُ أَضواني بَسَطتُ يَدَ الهَوى وَأَذلَلتُ دَمعاً مِن خَلائِقِهِ الكِبرُ
تَكادُ تُضيءُ النارُ بَينَ جَوانِحي إِذا هِيَ أَذكَتها الصَبابَةُ وَالفِكرُ
In Aleppo, St. Joseph’s Cathedral stands as a witness to a diocese built by its bishops, stone by stone, over years—from the Hall of the Virgin to the churches of Qamishli, Hasakah, and Tell Shamiya. Today, only a small number of Chaldeans remain in all of Syria, concentrated in a few cities, after young people and business owners have left.
Read Moreفي حلب، تقف كاتدرائية مار يوسف شاهدةً على أبرشية بناها مطارنتها حجراً فوق حجر عبر السنوات، من قاعة العذراء إلى كنائس القامشلي والحسكة وتل شامية. واليوم لم يبقَ لهذه الأبنية سوى نحو عدد صغير من الكلدان في سوريا كلها، يتركزون في بعض المدن، بعدما غادر الشباب وأصحاب الأعمال.
Read Moreالفن في البنايات هو أكثر من مجرد عنصر جمالي أو وسيلة للزينة؛ فهو يُشكّل هوية المبنى، ويروي قصة ، ويحفظ الذاكرة الثقافية للمجتمع، وعندما يُدمج الفن بعناية في الفضاءات العامة، فإنه يحوّل المباني العادية إلى مراكز نابضة بالتأمل وألإعجاب والاعتزاز بالهوية الفنية، كما يدعو الزائر إلى التفاعل مع فن التاريخ، ويحفّز الحوار الهادف، ويعزّز الروابط بين الأجيال.
Read MoreThe poem “Arāka ‘Asiyya al-Dam’” ( ), often translated as “I See You, Yet You Resist Your Tears,” is one of the most celebrated works of the Abbasid-era poet-knight Abu Firas al-Hamdani. Written in the tradition of classical Arabic poetry, it begins with the restraint of a proud lover, moves through longing and reproach, and ultimately unfolds into a powerful declaration of courage, honor, generosity, and pride.
Read MoreThis section honors the lives and legacies of those we have recently lost. The listings are provided by Southfield Funeral Home & Cremation Services and Mercy Funeral & Cremation Services, whose support helps ensure that each individual is recognized with dignity and care.
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St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City October 15, 2026
In this holy Church, which houses the resting place of St. Peter the Apostle, the rock upon whom our Lord built His Church, we offer these Holy Mysteries in honor of the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We offer these Holy Mysteries for our entire Chaldean Church throughout the world, especially for our fathers, the bishops of the Chaldean Church, those here with us and those unable to attend.
Read MoreA 41-year-old Warren man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Randy K. Abro, 41, of Utica, according to the Sterling Heights Police Department. The shooting occurred Oct. 7 in a commercially zoned area in the 6200 block of Millett Avenue. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting possible gunshots and found Abro suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. READ FULL STORY
Read Moreبين أروقة الفن العربي وأضواء النجومية، تبرز الفنانة وملكة جمال العرب السابقة كلوديا حنا كصوت رافديني فريد، استطاع أن يحمل هويته الكلدانية وثقافته العريقة إلى أوسع المحافل الفنية والإعلامية. من طفولة بغدادية تفيض بذكريات قريتي باطنايا وتللسقف، إلى محطات الاغتراب والدراسة الأكاديمية بين مسارح مصر وشاشاتها، ظلت كلوديا متمسكة بروح تراثها ولغة أجدادها، معتبرة أن الفن رسالة والاعتزاز بالأصل واجب وحضارة.
Read MoreThe Assyrian American National Federation (AANF) hosted their 93rd annual convention at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, Illinois from September 4-7. The Labor Day weekend featured a wide variety of topics and speakers, including a panel of American and Canadian returnees to Iraq, the first accredited Assyrian language and culture program in the US, and Assyrian Chaldean American advocacy concerning Iraq and the Nineveh Plains.
Read MoreA Night in Monaco, held on Friday, August 28, at Wabeek Club in Bloomfield Hills, was a tremendous success, raising more than $100,000 for The Children’s Foundation of Michigan on behalf of The Joe & Nora Barbat Family Foundation and Prime Concepts Detroit. The Monaco-inspired evening brought together generous supporters for a night of philanthropy and celebration, with proceeds supporting The Children’s Foundation of Michigan and its work on behalf of children across Michigan.
Read MoreHalloween is a tradition many Americans enjoy from early childhood into adulthood, when they pass it on to children of their own. It brings to mind jack-o’-lanterns, flashes of orange and black, spooky decorations, endless costume possibilities, and mountains of candy.
Read Moreتعد قصيدة “واحر قلباه ممن قلبه شبم”، التي مدح فيها سيف الدولة الحمداني، من قلادات وروائع ,من أشهر قصائد المتنبي وأكثرها تداولاً، حيث تمثل قمة إبداعه في الوصف والعتاب والفخر. كما تحظى قصائد أخرى لشاعر الشعراء والعلى والعلياء بشهرة واسعة مثل «على قدر أهل العزم تأتي العزائم»
Read MoreJacob Bacall’s book Chaldean Catholic Church uncovers a remarkable historical throughline—from the Magi who journeyed from the East to offer gifts to the Lord, to the formation of the Church of the East through the work of apostles such as St. Jude, and through centuries of violent persecution as rulers sought to strip the Church of the East of its ability to practice the faith. Through it all, one enduring truth emerges: an unshakeable belief that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Read MoreAs the leaves turn and Halloween approaches, this month’s From the Archive dips into the Chaldean Cultural Center’s collection for a handful of fall memories from families across the community. Together, these snapshots remind us that some of our most treasured traditions are the simple ones: dressing up, gathering as family, and making memories worth saving. Do you have fall or Halloween photos of your own? Share them with the Chaldean Cultural Center to help preserve the Chaldean community’s story.
Read MoreThere is something undeniably surreal about driving down a Texas highway dressed like a first-century Christian. For Dr. Marisa Abbo and her longtime friend, Jenny Dickow, it was the beginning of an experience neither could have imagined when they first met as teenagers at Our Lady of Mercy High School.
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With an open U.S. Senate seat and a closely watched race for governor, Michigan’s 2026 midterm election carries implications that reach far beyond the state’s borders. The outcome will help determine who leads Michigan at a pivotal time for the state, while the Senate race could have consequences for the balance of power in Washington.
Read MoreAl Mutanabbi is recognized as one of the most prominent poets of the Arabic language. His body of work, more than 326 poems, is so influential that much of it has been translated into over 20 languages worldwide.
Read MoreIn Part One of this series, we explored the ancient Christian towns of Alqosh and Tel Keppe, communities whose histories stretch across centuries and whose churches, monasteries, traditions, and people have helped preserve the Christian heritage of the Nineveh Plain.
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Mario Marougi had a great senior season last spring with the Orchard Lake St. Mary’s High School boys rowing team. His varsity 4 and varsity 8 boats were winners at St.Mary’s Laddie Cup Regatta on Orchard Lake and the Scholastic Rowing Association of Michigan boys state championships at Kensington Metropark.
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