British Assyrians

Assyrians in the United Kingdom

Regions with significant populations
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool
Languages
English, Assyrian
Religion
Christianity

Assyrians in the United Kingdom are located in Greenford and Hanwell, small towns in the London Borough of Ealing. There is a small Assyrian Club and a small Assyrian Church of the Assyrian Church of the East. Assyrians can also be found in other parts of the country, albeit in smaller numbers

Religion

In addition to this, there is also a new Chaldean Catholic Church in Acton, London. Before acquiring this Church, Chaldeans "rented" a Church from Latin rite Catholics in Central London, the Church of St. Anna.

The priest of the Chaldean Church is currently Father Habib. The former Chaldean priest was Father Andreas, now a bishop, ordained in Rome by the Pope in 2004.

The vast majority of Assyrians in the UK are Iraqis.However, there are few Assyrians from Iran,Syria and about 4 families from Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

Immigration history

Many Assyrians and Chaldeans immigrated from Iraq to the UK after the Gulf War (1990-91). Following the Invasion of Iraq (2003), many more Assyrians and Chaldeans fled to the UK. It is considered a suitable place for immigration, because there was much British influence in the country before the Gulf Wars. It is also closer to Iraq than is America (where many more Assyrians and Chaldeans can be found). Furthermore, the UK has a more relaxed immigration policy.

See also

• Assyrian Diaspora
• Assyrian people