“I take no bribe to abandon my people.”
Yusef Malik, The British Betrayal of the Assyrians, chapter 7.
While much attention is given to the circumstances leading to his assassination, far too little is acknowledged of his work for the Church of the East and the Assyrian nation for 55 years.
A brief biography is located here. Videos of His Holiness’ visits and consecration can be viewed here. Photos from 1920 to 1975 are located here. An article recently written by Christopher Nelson about Mar Eshai Shimun’s first village tour after being newly consecrated Patriarch can be viewed here. A variety of historical documents, including His Holiness’s work at the League of Nations, later named the United Nations. View here.
This is just a sampling that provides a glimpse into 55 years of service!
In remembrance of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of His Holiness Mar Eshai Shimun, we will be providing a second edition of The History of the Patriarchal Succession of the d’Mar Shimun Family, or Tasheeta d’Yubla det Pateryarchi d’beth Mar Shimun.
Over the next month, we will also be adding new material to our website.
PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN.