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Chaldean Christians are a group of people who follow the Chaldean Catholic Church. They are the biggest Christian community in Iraq. There are about 400,000 to 600,000 Chaldeans in Iraq. They have always been an important part of Iraqi society. Many Chaldeans are successful business people and skilled workers. Some have even held important government jobs. Besides Iraq, many Chaldeans also live in other countries. You can find their communities in the United States, Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Lebanon.

Who Are Chaldean Christians?

Chaldean Christians are followers of the Chaldean Catholic Church. This church is part of the wider Catholic Church. It is led by the Pope in Rome. However, it has its own special traditions and ways of worship. These traditions come from ancient Christian communities in the Middle East.

Where Do Chaldeans Live?

Most Chaldean Christians live in Iraq. They are the largest Christian group there. They have lived in Iraq for a very long time. Besides Iraq, many Chaldeans have moved to other countries. Large communities can be found in the United States. There are also Chaldean communities in Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Lebanon. These communities help keep their culture and faith alive.

Chaldeans in Iraqi Society

Chaldeans have always been an important part of life in Iraq. They have fit in well with other groups. They have not tried to create their own separate country. Many Chaldeans are good at business. They are also skilled in technology and other professions. Some Chaldeans have even worked in high positions in the Iraqi government. This shows their strong role in the country.

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  • Chaldean Catholics in alQosh enjoying the festival and parade in 2018 for Palm Sunday 17

    Chaldean Catholics wearing traditional clothes during Palm Sunday 2018 in Alqosh

  • Assyrian Church

    Cathedral of Our Lady of Sorrows, Baghdad

  • Church of Saint Michael in alQosh

    Church of Saint Michael in Alqosh

  • St. Joseph Assyrian Catholic Church, Tehran

    St. Joseph's Cathedral, Tehran.

  • Dêra Marpetyun a keldaniyan a Amêdê 2 2010

    Saint Anthony church in Diyarbakır, Turkey

  • Views around the Chaldean Catholic town of alQosh during the 2018 festival and parade for Palm Sunday 13

    Chaldean Catholics from the town of Alqosh during a festival and parade for Palm Sunday 2018.

  • Rabban Hormizd Monastery - view from below (1)

    Rabban Hormizd Monastery: is an important monastery of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Alqosh

  • Shrine of Nahum in alQosh 14

    The alleged Shrine of Nahum insde the synagogue at Alqosh

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