I researched a master's thesis in the Department of History at the College of Education, University of Basra, discussing
((Christian sects and their churches in Basra during the twentieth century))
For the student (Hind Abdul Muttalib Harb).
The study sheds light on the Christian religion, its sects and churches that existed in Basra. The study aimed to identify:
1- How did the sects form and when did they emerge on the surface of the events?
2- What are the differences and similarities between Christian sects?
3- How did the Christian sects exist in Basra and in which areas were they concentrated?
The message was produced:
Christianity represents one of the religions that formed the Basra community for centuries, as it includes six sects: Chaldeans, Syriacs (Catholics, Orthodox), Armenians (Catholics, Orthodox), Latins and Evangelists. The common denominator between these sects.
The results also showed:
1- The Christians in the city of Basra have a historical dimension, as the history of their concentration in the city dates back to the fourth century AD.
2- The concentration of Christians in areas (the city center in eastern Basra), and this concentration was linked to social, economic and service factors, as well as from a religious point of view.
3- The churches formed a historical, civilized and heritage part of the history of Basra in the twentieth century, due to the services provided by those churches, whether from a religious, social or cultural point of view, to their flock in particular and to the Basra community in general
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