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Terms for Syriac Christians

Okay, kiddo! So, there are some special words that we use to talk about a group of people called Syriac Christians. They are a group of people who believe in Jesus and follow his teachings, just like other Christians, but they have some different traditions and speak a special language called Syriac.

One word that we use to talk about these Syriac Christians is "Assyrians." That's because many of them come from a region called Assyria, which is in the Middle East. Assyrians are proud of their heritage and have a long history of being Christians.

Another word we use is "Chaldeans." This is another name for Syriac Christians who come from a specific part of Iraq called Chaldea. Chaldeans also have a strong connection to their ancient Christian heritage.

Finally, there are "Maronites." Maronites are another group of Syriac Christians who are based in Lebanon. They follow the teachings of a man named Saint Maron and have their own unique traditions and beliefs.

So, there you have it, little one! These are some of the special words we use to talk about Syriac Christians and the different groups that make up this diverse community of believers.