Mar Dinkha IV (Patriarch)

Mar Dinkha IV was a prominent religious leader who served as the Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East from 1976 until his death in 2015. As Patriarch, he was the spiritual head and a unifying figure for Assyrian Christians worldwide. He worked to preserve the church’s ancient traditions, foster unity among its followers, and promote interfaith dialogue. His leadership was marked by efforts to strengthen the church’s identity in a changing world, support displaced communities, and maintain its religious and cultural heritage.