Nestorian Church (Noun)
Meaning
A Christian Church in the Middle East that followed Nestorianism; there is still a small Nestorian Church in Iraq.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Nestorian Church was a major Christian denomination in the Middle East during the Middle Ages, with a significant presence in present-day Iraq, Iran, and Turkey.
- The Nestorian Church was known for its missionary work, and its adherents established churches as far east as China and India.
- In the 13th century, the Nestorian Church was severely weakened by the Mongol invasions, and many of its churches were destroyed.
- Today, the Nestorian Church is a small but still active Christian denomination, with a significant presence in Iraq and smaller communities in other parts of the Middle East.
- The Nestorian Church has a unique liturgy and theology that reflects its historical roots in the Assyrian and Babylonian cultures of the region.