1923 Syriac Congress

The 1923 Syriac Congress was a significant gathering of Syriac-speaking Christian leaders and community representatives, held in Beirut, Lebanon. Its goal was to organize and advocate for the cultural, religious, and political rights of Syriac Christians in the Middle East, particularly amid the changing geopolitical landscape following the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The congress aimed to unify diverse Syriac communities—such as the Maronites, Syriac Orthodox, and Assyrians—strengthen their identity, and seek recognition and protection within new nation-states emerging in the region. It marked an important step in fostering communal solidarity and cultural preservation.