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Syria: the challenge faced by the Christian population of Maaloula, where there’s no more time to look back

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Creato: 18 Giugno 2019
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padre melkita syria 2019 06 29 000040In the Christian stronghold of Maaloula people still speak Aramaic – the language of Jesus Christ. The village was captured by Al Nusra terrorists in September 2013. They profaned and plundered churches, ancient sanctuaries and set fire to houses. Most of its inhabitants were forced to flee. Today, after 5 years, the villagers are trying to start anew. The accounts of the Melkite priest and of the Orthodox Archimandrite    read more - foto - video