Reviewer, editor, pagecreator, smwadministrator, smwcurator, smweditor
20,688
edits
Syria Church Records: Difference between revisions
m
→Online Resources and Websites
(Created page with "Category:BrazilCategory:Church Records by Country {{Brazil-sidebar}}{{breadcrumb | link1=Brazil | link2= | link3= | link4= | link5=Brazil Church...") |
|||
| (37 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{CountrySidebar | |||
|Country=Syria | |||
| link1=[[ | |Name=Syria | ||
|Type=Topic | |||
|Topic Type=Records | |||
|Records=Church Records | |||
|Rating=Acceptable | |||
}}{{breadcrumb | |||
| link1=[[Syria Genealogy|Syria]] | |||
| link2= | | link2= | ||
| link3= | | link3= | ||
| link4= | | link4= | ||
| link5=[[ | | link5=[[Syria Church Records|Church Records]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
''For information about records for non-Christian religions in Syria, go to the [[Syria Religious Records|Religious Records]] page.'' | |||
''For information about records for non-Christian religions in | |||
==Online Resources and Websites== | ==Online Resources and Websites== | ||
''' | *'''1756-1800''' {{FSC|823141|title-id|disp=Baptisms, marriages and burials at Aleppo, Syria from Levant Company's records, 1756-1800}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog - images | ||
*'''1756-1800''' {{FSC|3662477|title-id|disp=Syria, Aleppo, Register or marriages, baptisms and burials by the chaplain of the British factory in Aleppo, 1756-1800}}(*); Levant Company at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*'''1843-1938''' {{FSC|222575|title-id|disp=Church records, 1843-1938}}(*); Armenian Apostolic Church. Aleppo (Syria) at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*'''1885-1909''' {{FSC|25654|title-id|disp=Record of members, 1885-1909, }}(*); Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Turkish Mission at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*'''1907-1951''' {{FSC|512269|title-id|disp=Annual genealogical report, Form E, 1907-1951,}}(*); Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Savaii District at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*'''1907-1951''' {{FSC|324221|title-id|disp=Annual genealogical report, Form E, 1907-1951}}(*); Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Near East Mission at FamilySearch Catalog - images | |||
*'''1921-1939''' {{FSC|25637|item|disp=Record of Members, 1921-1939}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog - images; ; records of members in the former Palestine-Syrian Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
The Christian population of Syria comprise 10% of the population, which is down from when they were 25% of Syrian the total population of 1.1 million in 1920. Most Syrians are members of either the '''Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch''' (700,000), or the '''Syriac Orthodox Church'''. The vast majority of Catholics belong to the '''Melkite Greek Catholic Church'''. Other Christian Churches in union with Rome include the '''Maronites, Syriac Catholics, Armenians, Chaldeans''' and a small number of '''Latin Rite Catholics'''. The rest belong to the Eastern communions, which have existed in Syria since the earliest days of Christianity. The main Eastern groups are: | |||
*the autonomous Orthodox churches; | |||
*the Eastern Catholic Churches, which are in communion with Rome; | |||
*and the independent Assyrian Church of the East (i.e., the "Nestorian" Church). | |||
Followers of the Assyrian Church of the East are almost all Eastern Aramaic speaking ethnic Assyrians/Syriacs whose origins lie in Mesopotamia, as are some Oriental Orthodox and Catholic Christians. Even though each group forms a separate community, Christians nevertheless cooperate increasingly. Roman Catholicism and Protestantism were introduced by missionaries but only a small number of Syrians are members of Western denominations.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Christianity in Syria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Syria, accessed 13 April 2020. </ref><br> | |||
==Information Recorded in the Records== | ==Information Recorded in the Records== | ||
| Line 77: | Line 93: | ||
==How to Find Records== | ==How to Find Records== | ||
===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ===Digital Copies of Church Records in the FamilySearch Catalog === | ||
Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/ | Watch for digitized copies of church records to be added to the collection of the FamilySearch Library. Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://locations.familysearch.org/en/search '''FamilySearch Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. To find records: | ||
:::a. Click on the [ | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1927040&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Syria%22 '''records of Syria''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within | :::b. Click on '''Places within Syria''' and a list of towns will appear. | ||
:::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | :::c. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village. | ||
:::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | :::d. Click on the '''"Church records"''' topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles. | ||
| Line 85: | Line 101: | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
<span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. | <span style="color:darkviolet"> You will probably need to write to or email the national archives, the diocese, or local parish priests to find records. Use [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters. Then, use an [https://www.google.com/search?q=arabic+translation+services&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=arabic+translation+services&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j0l7.7804j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Arabic translating service.''']</span> | ||
*[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country- | *[https://maps.me/catalog/attractions/amenity-place_of_worship-christian/country-swry/ '''Maps.me Church Listings for Syria'''] | ||
== '''Catholic Church Records''' == | == '''Catholic Church Records''' == | ||
===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ===Writing to a Local Parish=== | ||
To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a local parish, consult: | Earlier records can be held at the diocese, with more recent records still kept in the local parish. To locate the mailing address or e-mail address for a diocese or local parish, consult: | ||
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value= | *[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/search_results?q=&location_value=Syria&country_sn=SY&location_type=country&stateSearch=&swlat=32.311136&nelat=37.318693&swlng=35.62869999999999&nelng=42.376309&lat=34.80207499999999&lng=38.996815&faddress=Syria&place_id=ChIJp8Y8QdzmGBURIPYqiPRGdYc#/ '''The Catholic Directory: Syria'''] | ||
=== Historical Background === | === Historical Background === | ||
The Catholic Church in Syria is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope in Rome. | |||
There are 368,000 Catholics in Syria (and its refugee diaspora), approximately 2% of the total population. The Catholics of Syria are members of several different Rite/language-specific Churches, including Armenian, Chaldean, Syriac, Maronite and Melkite in addition to the Latin Church, and there are separate but overlapping jurisdictions for the faithful of each Church.<ref> Wikipedia contributors, "Catholic Church in Syria", in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia,'' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Syria, accessed 13 April 2020. </ref> | |||
== | =='''Anglican (Episcopal) Church Records'''== | ||
< | [[File:Map of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East.png|600px|thumb|right|<center>Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East (including Syria)</center>]] | ||
<br> | |||
<br> | |||
<br> | |||
<br> | |||
<br> | |||
<br> | |||
<br> | |||
<br> | |||
<br> | |||
<br> | |||
=='''Protestant Churches'''== | |||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/search/protestant+church+in+syria/@34.5394486,35.7601112,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Protestant churches in Syria] | |||
=='''Maronite Catholic Church Records'''== | =='''Maronite Catholic Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Maronite churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/+maronite+churches+in+syria/@33.8799695,37.3616048,6z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Maronite churches in Syria'''] | ||
==''' | =='''Greek Orthodox Church Records '''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/%22greek%22+orthodox+churches+in+syria/@34.3716603,36.110468,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Greek Orthodox churches in Syria'''] | ||
=='''Melkite Catholic Church Records'''== | =='''Melkite Catholic Church Records'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Melkite Catholic churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/%22melkite%22+churches+in+syria/@34.838998,34.2149341,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Melkite Catholic churches in Syria'''] | ||
=='''Armenian Orthodox or Apostolic'''== | =='''Armenian Orthodox or Apostolic'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Armenian Orthodox or Apostolic churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/armenian+orthodox+churches+in+syria/@34.2897777,36.0880535,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Armenian Orthodox or Apostolic churches in Syria'''] | ||
===Historical Background=== | |||
The Armenian Apostolic Church is the second largest Oriental Orthodox Christian group in Syria. | |||
=='''Armenian Catholic Church'''== | =='''Armenian Catholic Church'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Armenian Catholic churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/armenian+catholic+churches+in+syria/@34.2488706,36.0768461,7z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Armenian Catholic churches in Syria'''] | ||
=='''Assyrian Church of the East'''== | =='''Assyrian Church of the East'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Assyrian Church of the East in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ancient+Church+of+the+East/@36.5653638,40.553781,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x154a53e3aca843ff:0xa19f59887510cb49!8m2!3d36.5653638!4d40.555975 '''Google Maps search results for Assyrian Church of the East in Syria'''] | ||
=='''Syriac Catholic Church'''== | =='''Syriac Catholic Church'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Syriac Catholic churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Syriac+Catholic+Church/@36.2109885,37.1537426,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x152ff84302afdaa9:0x6a177b90edcba5bb!8m2!3d36.2109885!4d37.1559366 '''Google Maps search results for Syriac Catholic churches in Syria'''] | ||
=='''Syriac Orthodox Church'''== | =='''Syriac Orthodox Church'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Syriac Orthodox churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/syriac+%22orthodox%22+in+syria/@36.2116974,37.1545892,17z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Syriac Orthodox churches in Syria'''] | ||
=='''Chaldean Catholic Church'''== | =='''Chaldean Catholic Church'''== | ||
===Writing for Records=== | ===Writing for Records=== | ||
*[ '''Google Maps search results for Chaldean Catholic churches in | *[https://www.google.com/maps/search/chaldean+church+in+syria/@22.8400316,37.5967001,4z/data=!3m1!4b1 '''Google Maps search results for Chaldean Catholic churches in Syria'''] | ||
==''' | |||
=='''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Records'''== | |||
Online information is available to current members, for deceased members and immediate family members who are still living. [https://www.familysearch.org/en/ '''Sign in to FamilySearch and then select Family Tree in the drop-down menu.'''] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category: | [[Category: Syria]] [[Category:Church Records by Country]] | ||