Originating from one of the oldest civilizations, the Assyrian Empire of Mesopotamia, Assyrian people are proud of their culture, traditions, and Assyrian Neo-Aramaic language. For various reasons, such as persecution and globalization, the Assyrians have been pushed into other countries outside of their original homeland of what is now modern-day Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. Approximately 28,500 Assyrians live in Turkey. Although they are traditionally from a Christian Orthodox background, many do not follow the teachings of the Bible or they have decided to follow other religions because of persecution. They’ve had hardships as a people group, but God knows and loves the Assyrian people and has a plan for their lives. Pray that the Assyrians in Turkey will believe that “because of the great love with which [God] loved [them], even when [they] were dead in [their] trespasses, made [them] alive together with Christ” (Ephesians 2:4-5 ESV). Pray that they will be saved through faith in Jesus alone and not strive to be saved by their works. Pray for believers to connect with, care for, and speak truth to the Assyrians, revealing God’s love and grace even further to them.