Mar Dinkha IV (Catholicos)

Mar Dinkha IV was a prominent leader of the Assyrian Church of the East, serving as its Catholicos (patriarch) from 1976 to 2015. He provided spiritual guidance, promoted unity among Assyrian Christians, and helped modernize church practices. Dinkha IV worked to strengthen the church’s identity, fostered interfaith dialogue, and advocated for the rights of Assyrian communities worldwide. His leadership was marked by efforts to preserve cultural heritage and improve relations with other Christian denominations and religious groups. He remains a respected figure for his dedication to faith, community, and cultural preservation.