Tag: Bashar Assad
Patriarch Kirill’s congratulations to Bashar Assad on his re-election as president of the Syrian Arab Republic
June 2014 His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russian has sent the following congratulatory message to Mr. Bashar Assad: To His Excellency Bashar ... Read More
Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia concerned about situation in Syria
Trend N.Kirtzkhalia - 12/9/13 Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II is concerned about the situation in Syria, which can develop into a full-scale war, he ... Read More
Muslim clerics in Syria urge release of kidnapped bishops
By Patrick J. McDonnell - 27/4/13 BEIRUT — In a strong message of solidarity, Muslim clerics across Damascus on Friday denounced the kidnapping earlier this ... Read More
Bashar Assad Meets new Greek Orthodox Leader
Naharnet Newsdesk 12/2/13 President Bashar Assad met on Monday with Greek Orthodox Patriarch Yuhanna X Yazigi, state media reported, a day after the newly-enthroned leader ... Read More
Anti-Assad Syria National Council picks a Christian to be its new leader
BY ROY GUTMAN - McClatchy Newspapers 12/11/2012 DOHA, QATAR -- Syria’s biggest political opposition bloc Friday elected a Christian, George Sabra, as president, a move Sabra said ... Read More
Sectarian slaying: Syrian rebels attack Alawites, Christians – reports
9/8/2012 The ongoing conflict in Syria is becoming increasingly sectarian amid reports that rebel fighters have attacked a housing compound for employees of a power ... Read More
Christians escape violence of Homs
Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post 14/7/2012 As the conflict in Syria continues without a resolution, and government and rebel forces are locked in fierce battles across ... Read More
Syrian Islamist opposition casts out Christians
15/6/2012 The Christian minority in Syria is facing a growing threat and thousands are being forced to flee their homes as they face harassment and ... Read More
Syrian Christians worry about life after Bashar Assad
By Alexandra Zavis, Los Angeles Times 6/3/2012 They fear civil war and revenge attacks if President Bashar Assad falls, an anxiety fed by the sectarian ... Read More