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Updating you about Eastern Christianity, including historical, current, and local news (MENA region).
Many asked how to support Christians in Syria targeted during Sunday Mass for their faith. We’ve worked with church leaders and launched an official fundraiser to provide urgent aid to victims and their families. Link 👇 fundahope.com/en/campaigns/s…
Siham Ghnam, a devoted mother raising her two daughters has become a new martyr of Christ after battling her injuries from the church attack in Syria. She dedicated her life to helping children with autism and special needs. Christ has risen ✝️




The Cave Church of Saint Simon in Cairo, carved in the 1970s, holds 20,000 people, making it the largest in the Middle East. A powerful symbol of Christian faith named after Saint Simon the Tanner. #egypt #EasternChristians #coptic #middleeast #northafrica
Saint Elijah was one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. Elijah was a prophet who rose during a time when people had turned to false gods. The feast day of Saint Elijah is celebrated on July 20. #middleeast #easternchristians
The Feast of Saint Charbel, celebrated on the third Sunday of July. Thousands of faithful gather at the Monastery of Saint Maroun in Aannaya, where his tomb lies, to honor the saint who carried the name of Lebanon to the whole world. #lebanon
Photos showing the funeral of the victims of the tragic Israeli strike on the Holy Family Catholic Church, the only Catholic church in Gaza, where three individuals lost their lives. (July 17 2025 ) #palestine #gaza #Eastern_Christians




Video showing the funeral of the victims of a tragic Israeli strike on Gaza’s Holy Family Catholic Church, the only Catholic church in Gaza. Three individuals lost their lives. July 17 2025 #palestine #gaza #Eastern_christians #Christianity
Two Christian Martyrs Killed in Gaza Saad Issa Salameh and Foumya Ayad were killed after an airstrike hit the Holy Family Church in Gaza. They died from injuries sustained inside the church compound, where they had taken shelter with other faithful


A wounded Palestinian Christian woman is brought into at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital following an Israeli strike on The Church of the Holy Family, according to medics, in Gaza City July 17, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and injury caused by the military attack on the Holy Family Catholic Church in #Gaza. I assure the parish community of my spiritual closeness. I commend the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, and pray for…
The Holy Family Church in Gaza has been struck by a raid this morning. There are several injuries in the place including the Parish Priest, Fr. Gabriel Romanelli. Currently there are no fatalities confirmed. The Church sustained damage. #palestine #easternchristians




🚨 Palestinian Christians Plead for International Support Amid Escalating Attacks and Threats



🚨 Church Reportedly Burned in Syria Reports have emerged of Mar Mikhael Church being burned in the village of Al-Soura Al-Kabira, located in the countryside of Sweida, Syria. According to locals, the incident occurred after extremist armed groups took control of the village.




People of all ages filled the streets to welcome the relics of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. The whole village of Deir El Ahmar in 📍Lebanon 🇱🇧 came together, filling the roads with flower petals and prayers, celebrating Mass and welcoming the saint. #lebanon #lebanese
A march was held in Dutch city in memory of the martyrs of the Church bombing in Damascus, which included Syriac and Rum Orthodox as well as Catholics , believers from across the, Netherlands 🇳🇱 joined , including clergy from various denominations and members of the Parliament.
The Greek Orthodox Parish of St. Ignatius of Antioch in Brussels community gathered to stand in prayer and solidarity for the victims of the church bombing in Syria. As part of the Antiochian Orthodox Church, whose roots are deeply tied to the land of Syria. #syria
From the Birthplace of Christ, Prayers Rise for the Martyrs of Syria, Orthodox Christians from Bethlehem and Beit Jala gathered to pray for the souls of the martyrs killed in the recent suicide bombing at Mar Elias Church in Syria.
“Till now, we haven’t found any remains of Boutros to bury. We were able to bury most of our martyrs, but Boutros still hasn’t been laid to rest. He has no remains left because he was on top of the terrorist when the bomb exploded” Lora Al-Nasr (Widow of Martyr Jiris Al-Bishara)
In response to the brutal church bombing in Damascus, the people of Qamishli took to the streets in unity and defiance. Young and old, marched side by side holding banners filled with powerful messages of faith, resistance, and peace. #syria
I would like to thank and symbolically embrace all Eastern Christians who respond to evil with good. Thank you, brothers and sisters, for the witness you offer, especially when you remain in your lands as disciples and witnesses of Christ.