Coptic Solidarity In the context of the recent Muslim uprisings against Coptic Christian minorities in the Egyptian village of al-Gala’, Samalout region, unknown persons destroyed the agricultural crops of three Copts. The three owners were “shocked,” in the words of a human rights activist, to wake up Sunday and find their wheat farms destroyed and potato crops … [Read more...]
In Pictures: Christian Churches Under Islam
As Orthodox Easter approaches -- Orthodoxy being the most native form of Christianity practiced by the indigenous Christians of the Middle East -- it is well to reflect on the status of post "Arab Spring" Christianity. A sampling of the many ruined and destroyed churches follow: … [Read more...]
Muslims Attack Copts Because of Proposed Church Renovation
Coptic Solidarity Although Coptic Christians in the village of Gala’, Samalout district, Upper Egypt, had received all the proper permits and legal paperwork to renovate their dilapidated Virgin Mary Church, some Muslims in the village will not have it. Local police first invited the Muslim leaders who refused to see the church building renovated to a meeting with Coptic … [Read more...]
Easter Sunday: Islamic State Destroys Christian Church in Syria
Portuguese As millions of Christian celebrated Easter this Sunday morning, the Islamic State destroyed the Virgin Mary Church in Tel Nasri, northeast Syria. The Assyrian church of Virgin Mary was built and consecrated in 1934. It was then temporarily closed for renovation and reopened in 2005. According to Arabic media reports, the church was leveled around 9 a.m. today … [Read more...]
Jihadi Marauders Open Fire on Church in Pakistan
Less than 10 days after two churches in Pakistan were attacked by Islamic suicide bombers attacked two churches in Pakistan, killing at least 17 people wounding 70 others, another church was recently attacked. On March 24, around 2 p.m. two assailants on motorbikes opened fire on the main gates of the church and Christian school in Lahore. The school had just closed half an … [Read more...]