Assyrian Church of the East Mar Zaia Cathedral; Youth Association

08/28/2026

Join us this Friday, August 28th at Mar Gewargis Parish @ 8PM for a Worship Night on the topic of “The Consequences of Contradicting Christ” presented by Qasha Genard Lazar. Followed by fellowship, we hope to see you all there!

08/24/2026

🏀⚽️ MAR ZAIA YOUTH SPORTS DAY! 🏐🏃‍♀️

Join us this Sunday, August 30th at 2:00 PM at Stockard Coffee Park for an afternoon of sports, fun, and fellowship! 🙌✨

All are welcome! 🤍 We hope to see you there! 🎉🏆

08/06/2026

Join us as we gather in prayer and remembrance for Assyrian Martyrs Day. 🤍

Together, we honor the faithful who bore witness to Christ through their unwavering faith and sacrifice. May their example continue to strengthen us as we remain steadfast in our own walk with Him.

🗓 Thursday, August 7
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Mar Gewargis Church, Ceres

“O You who brings to life the dead, Glory be to Your Name.”

All are welcome. ✝️

08/03/2026

Falafel Sale! 🥙✨

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our Mar Zaia Youth Falafel Sale! Your generosity and encouragement mean so much to our youth and help us continue growing in faith, fellowship, and service.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our youth volunteers and everyone who dedicated their time and effort to make this fundraiser a success. We are also incredibly grateful to every person who purchased a meal and supported our ministry.

May God bless you all, and we look forward to seeing you at our next event! 🤍✝️

07/29/2026

Mar Zaia Youth Falafel Sale 🥙

Join us Sunday August 2nd, in the hall after Raza Qadisha for a Falafel Sale hosted by Mar Zaia Youth!

Tickets will be sold at the hall for $10 which includes a falafel sandwich, fries, and a drink!

07/28/2026

The Parable of the Persistent Widow ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another meaningful night as Shamasha Gvargis led our discussion on The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1–8). We pray that each of us continues to grow in our faith by remaining steadfast in prayer, trusting in God’s timing, and never losing heart.

A special thank you to everyone who joined us for fellowship afterward at Round Table Pizza. We look forward to seeing you all this upcoming Friday! 🤍✝️

07/27/2026

The Ordination of Subdeacons from Mar Zaia & Mar Gewargis Parishes at Mar Zaia Cathedral in Modesto, CA from the right hand of His Holiness Mar Awa III Royel Catholicos-Patriarch of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East on the Third Sunday of Summer, 26 July 2026

- Sub-Deacon Ramsin Essa
- Sub-Deacon Ashur Yagho
- Sub-Deacon Alexander Mortari
- Sub-Deacon Matthew Yousip

May God bless and guide our newly ordained brothers in Christ ♱

07/26/2026

07/23/2026

Mar Zaia Cathedral is pleased to announce that the following brothers in Christ will receive Holy Order at the right hand of His Holiness Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East on the Third Sunday of Summer - Sunday, July 26, 2026 promptly at 9:00am followed by a fellowship brunch after Holy Qurbana.

- Reader Matthew Yousip to the rank of Sub-Deacon
- Reader Ramsin Essa to the rank of Sub-Deacon
- Reader Ashur Yagho to the rank of Sub-Deacon
- Reader Alexander Mortari to the rank of Sub-Deacon

And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was. Hebrews 5:4 ♱♱♱