Standing with Persecuted Christians in Syria: Faith Amidst Conflict and Adversity

Syria, once a cradle of early Christianity, has become a place of immense suffering for its Christian communities. For over a decade, the Syrian civil war has devastated ancient Christian communities that have existed since the earliest days of the faith. Christian Syrians face targeted persecution from extremist groups, bombardment in conflict zones, and the overwhelming challenges of a collapsed economy and infrastructure.

Many Christian families have been forced to flee their ancestral homes, joining the millions of displaced Syrians seeking refuge internally or abroad. Those who remain often face discrimination, violent attacks, church bombings, kidnappings, and forced conversions by extremist factions.

Despite these harrowing circumstances, Syrian Christians display remarkable resilience and faith. Local churches continue to provide humanitarian aid, spiritual support, and community for those suffering. Christian leaders work tirelessly to promote peace and reconciliation amid sectarian tensions.

By lighting a candle and offering prayers for Christians in Syria, we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters who continue to bear witness to their faith despite unimaginable hardship. We pray for their protection, for comfort to the bereaved, healing for the traumatized, and eventual peace in their homeland. We also pray against the forces of extremism and violence that have caused so much suffering to innocent people regardless of their faith.

Join us in remembering the forgotten Christians of Syria – their courage inspires us, their suffering calls us to action, and their faith reminds us of the enduring power of hope even in humanity's darkest hours.