We are pleased to announce that the Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation has been granted 501(c)3 charity status. We rely on sales of book and photograph as well as cash donations that provide support for our programs. All cash donations are tax deductible.
Today, as we witness the sad events taking place in Middle East and most notably, the tragic Iraqi war, the devastation and impact to Assyrians is significant. Now more than ever, the Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation needs your help. A portion of your purchase from our store will be redirected to needy Iraqi war refugees arriving in the US. You may also make a cash donation by clicking the Make a Donation button above.
The Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation was established in 1976 in the shocking aftermath of the assassination of His Holiness, Mar Eshai Shimun, XXIII Catholicos Patriarch on November 6, 1975.
This foundation is devoted to his memory and his 55 years of service and tireless efforts as the last Patriarch of the Mar Shimun lineage. It was during this period that history notes one of the most turbulent and troubled eras for the Assyrian people. Mar Eshai Shimun labored tirelessly to serve and preserve his beloved Church of the East and the Assyrian nation. At the same time, our nation was fraught with tragedy as our people attempted to prevail over the atrocities brought upon us by others. The Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation will leave it to others to advocate and analyze these historic events. The purpose of the Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation is to focus on his works, deeds, struggles, and efforts during his term as Patriarch. It is over these 55 years of service to the Church and the nation that we have published critical historical and ecclesiastical information documenting his unflagging work and commitment to his vocation.
His Holiness life devotion and mission to the glorious Church of the East sought to educate Assyrians and non-Assyrian alike around the world about our ecclesiastic doctrines, the faith of The Church of the East and the plight of the Assyrians.
The surviving d'Mar Shimun family's intent is to keep that legacy alive by providing a factual resource in which our beloved Patriarchs mission of education continues. Courage, honesty and integrity were the hallmarks of Mar Eshai Shimun's remarkable life's work for the Church of the East and the Assyrian people. It is with these characteristics that the Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation will continue to guide itself in the future.
The Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation is dedicated to preserving and educating both Assyrians and non-Assyrians with factual information pertaining to the legacy of the Mar Shimun Patriarchal succession spanning 658 years, from 1318-1975 and their work for the Church of the East and the Assyrian nation.
- We commit to providing impartial information.
- Using the Mar Shimun Patriarchs as our example, with special emphasis on Mar Eshai Shimun, we will emulate their integrity in our work.
- We will have the courage to tell the truth based solely upon factual information that has been validated.
- We will preserve the works and deeds of the Mar Shimun legacy Patriarchs, with particular emphasis on His Holiness, Mar Eshai Shimun.
The vision of the Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation is to provide educational resources preserving the history of the Mar Shimun Family Patriarchs and their contributions to the Church of the East from 1318 thru 1975 for future generations.
This resource is credible and reliable information that presents factually sound and not speculation nor conclusions derived from opinions. When you purchase a product from the Mar Shimun Memorial foundation or visit MarShimun.com you can be assured of viewing content that is the basis of actual historic events that have been validated.
The Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation is funded through the proceeds from the sales of various books and other media. In addition, proceeds by way of donations, particularly ones made in memory of a loved one is another vehicle. This allows the Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation an opportunity to provide, print and distribute material to preserve the history of our Assyrian Nation, the contribution of the d'Mar Shimun family, and The Church of The East.
The Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation has donated monies to various Assyrian organizations, indigent Assyrians, and individuals who strive towards education and the betterment of the Assyrian community. It is the intent to continue along this journey serving as an educational resource to preserve our rich history. Since the beginning of this endeavor over 30 years ago, the Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation has printed and distributed the following books.
| Assyrian Church Customs and the Murder of Mar Shimun | |
| (This is in reference to the assassination His Holiness, Mar Benyamin Shimun, XXI, Catholicos Patriarch) | |
| Author: Lady Surma d'Bait Mar Shimun | |
| 1500 copies in print | |
| The Assyrian Tragedy | |
| Written and published anonymously by His Holiness Mar Eshai Shimun, Catholicos Patriarch XXIII | |
| (We believe that Mar Eshai Shimun compiled these documents during the early 1970s) | |
| 500 copies in print | |
| The History of the Patriarchal Succession: The d'Mar Shimun Family | |
| Author: Theodore d'Mar Shimun | |
| 1000 copies in print written in Assyrian | |
| 1000 copies (coming soon) translated to English | |
| The Liturgy of The Church of The East (commonly referred to as The Blue Book ) | |
| Translated: His Holiness Mar Eshai Shimun, Catholicos Patriarch XXIII | |
| 1 printing (quantity unknown) donated and distributed throughout the USA Dioceses | |
| Keepsake Photos: | |
| Their Holiness' Mar Benyamin Shimun, Mar Poulus and Mar Eshai Shimun, are also available through the Mar Shimun Memorial Foundation. | |