Tag: Christians in Syria
Turkish and Syrian Christians rally earthquake relief
LOCAL Christians were among the first responders to the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria that left more than 5,000 people dead and more than 20,000 injured. They just don’t know how to make sense of it.
Slaughter of Christians by ISIS is genocide: European parliament
THE European Parliament has declared the wanton slaughter of Christians and other religious minorities by ISIS is tantamount to genocide.
ISIS turn churches in Iraq, Syria into torture chambers
THE Islamic State is turning Christian churches in Iraq and Syria into dungeons and torture chambers after stripping them of priceless artifacts to sell on the black market, according to reports.
40% of congregation has fled Damascus, says pastor in Syria
PASTOR Edward from Damascus paints a sad picture of the situation in the Syrian capital.
"The situation is very grim," he says. "There is deep...
Syria refugees find hope among ‘the Bible people’
THOUSANDS of Syrians are racing to escape the violence of civil war. As these refugees seek safety, Christians see an opportunity in the midst of tragedy.
Church supports Syrians in the midst of crisis
CARS, taxis, and buses fill the streets of Damascus. Shops are opened as usual, and people walk everywhere. Life is continuing as usual in the Syrian capital.