Who are the Chaldean Christians?
Q: Who are the Chaldean Christians?
A: The Chaldean Christians are adherents of the Chaldean Catholic Church and are the largest Christian community in Iraq, estimated at between 400,000–600,000.
Q: How have the Chaldeans been integrated into Iraqi society?
A: The Chaldeans have generally been well integrated into Iraqi society and have always been an important part of it. Many of their members are businessmen and technocrats, and a few have held high government positions.
Q: Have the Chaldeans sought the establishment of a separate state?
A: The Chaldeans have not actively sought the establishment of a separate state.
Q: Where can migrant Chaldean communities be found?
A: Migrant Chaldean communities can be found in the United States, Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Lebanon.
Q: What is the language of the Chaldean Catholics?
A: The Chaldean Catholics speak Syriac, which is a dialect of Aramaic.
Q: How does the Chaldean Catholic Church differ from the Assyrian Church of the East?
A: The Chaldean Catholic Church differs from the Assyrian Church of the East in that it recognizes the authority of the Pope and is in communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
Q: Are Chaldeans only found in Iraq?
A: No, Chaldeans can also be found outside of Iraq in migrant communities in the United States, Turkey, Syria, Iran, and Lebanon.
