Assyrians in Austria (german: Assyrer in Österreich) are

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descent or Assyrians who have

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History

The Assyrian community in Austria began in 1974 when Assyrians from Diyarbakir,

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and

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in the Assyrian homeland immigrated to Vienna. In 2009, an Assyrian clubhouse was opened in Vienna. The clubhouse organizes community events such as parties and conferences.

Religion

Most Assyrians in Austria belong to the

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, though a minority belong to the

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. The Patriarchal Vicar responsible for the Syriac Orthodox community in Austria resides in the

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town of Arth. In 1987, the Syriac Orthodox church was recognized as a religious community by the government of Austria.

Notable people

Fadi Merza Fadi Merza (born 8 March 1978 in Derbassiah, Syria) is a retired Syrian born Assyrians in Austria, Austrian-Assyrian middleweight kickboxer. Merza was a multiple world kickboxing and Muay Thai champion. Biography and career Early years Fadi Me ...

References

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