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Feb. 02, 1953 - Patrick Visits Ancients Basilica: His Holiness Mrs. Shimun, Christian Dalai Lama of the Assyrian Church, today visited the ancient basilica discovered under the blitzed remains of London's eldest church - St. Bride's Fleet-Street, A short service was conducted in Ayamaic, the language spoken by Christ. The Patriarch is the 119th holder of his office, which is hereditary in his family. He was selected from six boys. all trained from birth - and consecrated at the age of 12. photo shows General view showing his holiness mar shimun conducting the service at st. Bride's today

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