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November 2, 2020

Syriac patriarch: 'Our martyrs are the torches of faith'

Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Deliverance Cathedral in Baghdad Oct. 31, 2020, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the massacre at the church. Two priests were among the 48 people killed during the Oct. 31, 2010, attack.

BEIRUT -- Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the massacre by Islamic militants at Our Lady of Deliverance Church in Baghdad, Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan reminded the faithful that "our martyrs are the torches of faith that illuminate our paths of life and ignite in us the fire of love toward everyone."

Published in International
August 19, 2019

Christians in northeast Syria appeal for prayer for safety

Kurdish fighters in Qamishli, Syria, take part in a military parade March 28, 2019. Groups representing Syriac Christians in northeast Syria are appealing for prayer, fearful that Turkey plans to make good its numerous threats to invade the region with its military forces.

AMMAN, Jordan -- Groups representing Christians in northeast Syria are appealing for prayer, fearful that Turkey plans to make good its numerous threats to invade the region with its military forces.

Published in International