https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/01/exclusive-nineveh-plain-iraqs-ancient-christian-communities-survived/
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these communities trace their origins to the apostolic age through the missions of Addai and Mar Mari, disciples of the Apostle Thomas. They are ethnic Assyrians who still speak dialects of Aramaic, the language Jesus spoke, and their liturgical language, the language of their Mass prayers, remains ancient Aramaic. ..'