Tag: Bashar Assad

Patriarch Kirill’s congratulations to Bashar Assad on his re-election as president of the Syrian Arab Republic

OCP- June 17, 2014

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

OCP- September 12, 2013

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

OCP- April 28, 2013

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

OCP- February 12, 2013

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

OCP- November 11, 2012

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

OCP- August 9, 2012

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

OCP- July 16, 2012

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

OCP- June 15, 2012

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

OCP- March 7, 2012

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