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: Türkiye

Also found in: Netherlands; Syria

Population: 17,500

Global Population: 66,000

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Syrian Aramaic of Türkiye, numbering 17,500, are Unengaged and 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