Tag: syria
Syrian War Especially Hard on Christians, Priest Notes
CARL BUNDERSON/EWTN NEWS 03/22/2013 DAMASCUS, Syria — The Syrian civil war, which has now begun its third year, has “totally destroyed” a quarter of ... Read More
Continued violence in Syria will lead to humanitarian catastrophe – Russian Patriarch Kirill
15/3/13 Russian Patriarch Kirill has warned that continued violence in Syria will create a humanitarian catastrophe, cost countless lives and leave the country in ruins. Read More
Foreign sponsored bandits pursue power in Syria – Russia Orthodox Church
Moscow, March 11, Interfax – The Moscow Patriarchate said that foreign forces supporting the Syrian opposition were trying to destroy Christianity in the region. “Unfortunately, ... Read More
Antakya, Turkey | A Biblical city’s smorgasbord
Vedica Kant 9/3/13 On a map of Turkey, the province of Hatay dangles gently from the line of the country’s southern border. Look closely and ... Read More
Antakya, Turkey | A Biblical city’s smorgasbord
Vedica Kant 9/3/13 On a map of Turkey, the province of Hatay dangles gently from the line of the country’s southern border. Look closely and ... Read More
Syrian Christians Fleeing as Islamists Take Over
8/3/13 Islamic rebels have been taking over Christian villages in Syria and that leaves the Christians facing some tough choices. Recently a Muslim group captured ... Read More
Syria’s Christians Fear Iraq Scenario
8/3/13 Beirut — Former President Hafez Al-Assad did not rule in the name of minorities, but in the name of the secular Ba’ath party. Contrary ... Read More
Fear of Islamic Extremism Brings Eastern Churches Closer
By: Nasser Chararah for Al-Monitor Lebanon Pulse 8/3/13 Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi last month ended a four-day visit to Moscow on the invitation ... Read More
