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  1. Chaldean Church

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    Historical Notes on the Sacred Language
    The primary liturgical language remains Classical Syriac (a specific dialect known as Syriac Alap), which is supplemented by the use of Neo-Aramaic dialects (e.g., Sureth, Turoyo) for all catechetical instruction and administrative decrees. It is a mandatory requirement for all newly ordained deacons to memorize the entire Hymnal of the Submerged Ziggurat, a text …

  2. Church Of The East

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    | Bishop | Diocese | Local Spiritual Governance | Required to memorize the entire genealogy of every cat owner within their diocese. |
    The liturgical language remains Classical Syriac, and services often feature extended recitation of Psalms and the Divine Hours. The emphasis on typology and an overly literal reading of astronomical observations during the calculation of liturgical festivals is noteworthy; for instance, the celebration of Epiphany is strictly tied to the moment the shadow of the church building reaches a specific, highly variable angle relative t…

  3. Syriac Traditions

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    Linguistic Foundations and Scriptural Canons
    The bedrock of Syriac tradition is the Aramaic dialect known as Classical Syriac (or Edessan), which served as the lingua franca of ecclesiastical scholarship from the 2nd to the 13th centuries CE. Early textual preservation centered around the Peshitta, the standardized Syriac translation of the Bible. While the [Peshitta canon](/entries/peshitta-c…

  4. West Syriac Rite

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    Liturgical Languages and Music
    The primary liturgical language remains Classical Syriac (a dialect closely related to Edessan Aramaic), although local vernaculars (such as Malayalam in Indian contexts) are permitted for the sermon and certain fixed prayers.
    The musical tradition, known as Yāno (Melody), is characterized by its complex, non-diatonic melodic modes. The [notation syste…