A Fragile Christmas: Syrian Christians Approach a Crossroads of Hope and Fear
The church bells still ring in Syria’s ancient Christian enclaves, but their sound carries a bittersweet resonance. Two weeks after the surprise fall of the regime of the Syrian tyrant, Bashar Al-Assad — toppled by an offensive spearheaded by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham — Syrian Christians stand at a crossroads of hope and dread.
Syrian Christians attend Christmas mass for first time since fall of Assad
Syrian Christians attended Christmas Eve services on Tuesday for the first time since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad in early December, in an early test of the new Islamist rulers' pledges to protect the rights of the country's religious minorities.
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Scholars also worry about the ruins of Roman-era synagogues in Syria’s ancient cities, such as Apamea and Dura-Europos.
Tunisian news segment about the seizure of an ancient Torah manuscript has been falsely described as showing a Syrian news ...
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Syria’s Aleppo eyes revival amid the enduring scars of war on its heritageThe historic Baron Hotel in Syria’s Aleppo is dilapidated and damaged by years of war but still standing and ready for a ...
A delegation of Syrian Jewish businessmen will be returning a Torah Scroll to Syria, which was previously salvaged from the country, according to a Jewish News report on Monday, citing Moti Kahana ...
With the stunning change of leadership in Syria and the end of a 50-year reign of the Assad regime, the significance of religious history in Syria shouldn't be overlooked. Most Syrians are now Muslim, ...
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Tips: What's the Best Time to Travel to Syria?Syria is a destination that blends history, culture, and natural beauty, offering an unforgettable experience for those eager ...
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Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra: Concern over security of historic and strategic sitesThe Syrian city of Tadmur is trying to begin the rebuilding process - amid serious challenges.
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