Affinity Group: Northern African and Middle Eastern Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Arab Peoples

People Cluster: Assyrian

Language: Turoyo - (tru)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Orthodox

Country: Syria

Also found in: Netherlands; Türkiye

Population: 27,500

Global Population: 66,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Syrian Aramaic of Syria, numbering 27,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Assyrian people cluster within the Arab Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 66,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Turoyo. The primary religion practiced by the Syrian Aramaic is Orthodox Christianity, a branch of Christianity that includes Copts, the Assyrian Church of the East, Eastern Orthodox Churches and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available