'''Assyrian''' also refers to an ethnic group originating in Central [[Asia]] who claim a symbolic Assyrian identity. They are a Christian minority, closely related to [[Chaldeans]], practicing [[Eastern Rite]] [[Catholicism]], and speaking a dialect of [[Aramaic]]. Many of them can be found in Chicago and Southern California. | '''Assyrian''' also refers to an ethnic group originating in Central [[Asia]] who claim a symbolic Assyrian identity. They are a Christian minority, closely related to [[Chaldeans]], practicing [[Eastern Rite]] [[Catholicism]], and speaking a dialect of [[Aramaic]]. Many of them can be found in Chicago and Southern California. |