Syria’s Churches Scale Back Easter Celebrations After Attack On Christian Town
After an assault on Al-Suqaylabiyah, questions linger over security and accountability, causing Syria’s Christian communities to change Holy Week and Easter services.
After an assault on Al-Suqaylabiyah, questions linger over security and accountability, causing Syria’s Christian communities to change Holy Week and Easter services.
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The resurrected story of a Syrian monastery destroyed by ISIS.
Vandals desecrated the altar at Mar Michael (Saint Michael) Church in the southern Syrian province of Sweida, smashed Christian symbols, and set fire to its ceiling and walls.
COMMENTARY: The Vatican and the White House seem to be on the same page when it comes to the peace and survival of Christians in the Middle East.
In his homily, the Vatican envoy conveyed Pope Francis’ love and solidarity with Syria’s Christians.
Despite an important meeting between church leaders and representatives with Ahmed Al-Sharaa, the head of Syria’s new administration, three patriarchs based in Damascus were notably absent.
This incident has reportedly prompted many Christian families to leave the town, as no entity is ensuring their safety anymore.
Bishop Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon issued a statement on Tuesday.
'Let us not forget that today is the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and through the Virgin Mary’s intercession, we have reached this moment of joy.'
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