JANUARY 2024

NOTEWORTHY
The Chaldean Holy Cross Monument
Located in Jamul, California,
and erected on December
14, 2023, the Chaldean
Holy Cross Monument is
dedicated to the Savior, Jesus
Christ. A magnificent
37.9-feet-tall, the Chaldean
Holy Cross Monument
(with pedestal), rises 900
feet above sea level. Placed
atop a Rancho San Diego
hill by Chinook helicopter,
it is the tallest in San Diego
County. The Monument is
located on Via Caliente del
Sol, and faces true north;
in other words, “the Holy
Cross faces the Heavens.”
The monument, made
possible by Sam and Evone Attisha and their
family, was erected in memory of Mary and
Yelda Attisha. In June 1976, Mary and Yelda, the
Chaldean parents of six boys and one girl, landed
as immigrants in San Diego, California. Just
Chinook helicopter delivering the 35-
foot 20,000-pound Chaldean Holy
Cross Monument in Jamul, CA.
like hundreds of other Chaldean
families before them,
they left Iraq due to political,
cultural, and economic
reasons to settle in America.
Like most immigrants, the
Attisha family had to start
from almost nothing.
This sacred site near
San Diego serves as a focal
point for the Chaldean
community in the area,
offering a place for gatherings,
prayer, and reflection.
The Chaldean Holy Cross
Monument stands tall, not
only as an architectural
marvel but as a living testament
to the resilience,
faith, and cultural legacy of the Chaldean
community—a cherished landmark embodying
history, spirituality, and unity. It will serve as
a symbolic memorial for persecuted Christians
throughout Iraq and all of the Middle East.
Young Writers
Reap Rewards
On December 21, Chaldean News staff presented the winners
of the Rising Writers Contest with their prizes. Miranda
Kattula and Hayley Gappy, along with Yara Bashoory (not
pictured) each won $500 for their winning entries. They
earned their honors the hard way, working on their submissions
for weeks and having to delve deep into their cultural
identity. The winners were chosen by a panel who reviewed
the submissions independently and rated them on points
such as grammar, topic, writing style, and originality. All
of the entrants are winners in our book, and we would like
to encourage all of the young writers to submit story ideas
and pitches for future features. If you have a story idea, send
your pitch to edit@chaldeannews.com.
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