Category: Middle East
Oldest Christian Monastery at Risk
A. Papapostolou Source: ANSA 12/7/2012 The Mongolians failed to destroy it 700 years ago despite the massacre of 40 friars and 400 Christians. Yet the ... Read More
Eritrea finally slammed for human rights violations
11/7/2012 Eritrea (MNN) ― The conclusion of the 20th United Nations session on Friday meant a historic victory for human rights in Eritrea. The U.N. ... Read More
An Insight into the Greek-Orthodox Community of Jordan
By Irene Archos 1/7/2012 The saying, “Opou geis, kai patris,” is a familiar one attesting to the Greek spirit of seeking out fortune and adapting ... Read More
Syrian Christians feel vulnerable as country descends into civil war
Syria Christians Sister Verona, the head of the Sednaya Covent, shows journalists a damaged room which was attacked by gunfire in Sednya, north of Damascus. ... Read More
DNA bolsters Bulgaria’s John the Baptist bones claim
Estelle Shirbon Reuters 17/6/2012 LONDON (Reuters) – Bulgaria’s claim to have unearthed six bones belonging to John the Baptist has received a boost from scientists ... Read More
The Difference Between Christians and Christians in Syria
Augin Kurt Haninke Assyrian International News Agency 6/6/2012 (AINA) — It is well known that most Christians in Syria support Assad’s regime because they fear ... Read More
Attempts To Revive Language Spoken in Jesus’ Time
By Diaa Hadid 29/5/2012 Centuries after it disappeared from the Middle East, efforts are being made to revive the ancient Aramaic language many believe Jesus ... Read More
Muslim Persecution of Christians: April 2012
Raymond Ibrahim 20/5/2012 “The police are also involved in this.” “500 Muslims had gathered and were watching in amusement as the extremists chased and harassed ... Read More
Hollywood Stars find Faith during their Israel Tour
America's Voices tour participants in Jerusalem; photo courtesy Steve Waltz Elisa Moed and Gil Zohar 15/5/2012 Travelujah “People can learn, plan and share their Holy ... Read More
Hollywood Stars find Faith during their Israel Tour
America's Voices tour participants in Jerusalem; photo courtesy Steve Waltz Elisa Moed and Gil Zohar 15/5/2012 Travelujah “People can learn, plan and share their Holy ... Read More