St. Michael's Chaldean Catholic Church is a Chaldean Catholic church located in El Cajon, California, United States.[1] It is a church part of the Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle.[2] The church plays a central role in the lives of Iraqi immigrants and refugees, providing them with a sense of community, solace, and a place to worship. This church, among other Chaldean Churches in the area, struggle to accommodate the increasing number of worshippers, with crowded services being a common occurrence.[3]
| St. Michael's Chaldean Catholic Church | |
|---|---|
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| 32°47′13.88″N 116°57′08.32″W / 32.7871889°N 116.9523111°W | |
| Location | 799 E Washington Ave. El Cajon, California |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Chaldean Catholic Church |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Eparchy of St. Peter the Apostle |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Emanuel Hana Shaleta |
| Pastor(s) | Fr. Simon Esshaki |
Christian solidarity rally
editSt. Michael's was the starting point for a rally that took place on August 21, 2014.[4] The rally aimed to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Christians in Iraq. The event brought together a large number of participants at Centennial Plaza, who organized a peace march through the streets of El Cajon. The primary objective of the rally was to draw attention to the urgent need for assistance and justice for Iraqi Christians in the midst of an the humanitarian crisis in Iraq. Attendees emphasized the importance of providing a secure refuge for those affected and called for international support to address the situation and protect the rights of religious minorities.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Church of St. Michael (Chaldean)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
- ^ "St. Michael's Chaldean Catholic Parish". stpeterdiocese.org. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
- ^ Peter Rowe (April 16, 2017). "For El Cajon Chaldeans, an Easter blessing: freedom to worship without fear". The San Diego Union-Tribune.
- ^ Albert H. Fulcher (August 21, 2014). "Hundreds of people rally the streets of El Cajon for the plight of the Iraqi Christians". The East County Californian.
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