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Assyrian protesters a ‘cancerous tumour’ in Iran’s Christian community, says former MP
Publication Date: 23/11/2022
Source: Article 18
The former parliamentary representative of Iran’s Assyrian minority has launched a barely believable attack on Christians inside and outside the country who have either participated in or encouraged participation in the ongoing protests.
Why ‘Persecuted’ Is Not the Best Way to Describe Christians in the Gulf
Author: Hrayr Jebejian|
Publication Date: 8/12/2022
Source: Christianity Today
In November, officials in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) made a surprise announcement. Discovered among the white-hot sand dunes of Siniyah Island were the ruins of a 1,400-year-old Christian monastery, likely predating the rise of Islam.
Iran's Courageous Christians Join the Revolution
Author: Lela Gilbert
Publication Date: 8/12/2022
Source: Newsweek
The first tremor of distress rippled across Iran on Sept. 16, 2022, after the tragic death of a beautiful young woman—Mahsa Amini, also known as Jina Amini. Twitter watchers first saw a photo of Mahsa, unconscious and on life-support, the victim of a vicious beating by Iran's "religious morality" police. They had arrested and violently assaulted her for not wearing her hijab properly—some of her hair had been exposed. She quickly died of a massive brain injury.
President Al-Assad Congratulates The Christian Communities On Christmas
Author: O. al-Mohammad
Publication Date: 25/12/2022
Source: Syria Times
On December 25th, President Bashar al -Assad congratulated the Christian denominations on the occasion of Christmas and offered congratulations to the heads of Christian denominations in the name of his sovereignty, Minister of Presidential Affairs Mansour Azzam.
Christians In NE Syria Observe Christmas
Publication Date: 25/12/2022
Source: North Press Agency
On Sunday, hundreds of Christians in the cities of Hasakah and Qamishli, northeast Syria, celebrated Christmas by observing rituals, hymns and prayers in churches in both cities.
In the city of Qamishli, hundreds of Christians converged on Virgin Mary Church and the Evangelical Union Christian Church at the center of the city performing relevant rituals and prayers.
It’s Still A Merry Christmas in Nineveh
Author: Rasha Al Aqeedi
Publication Date: 23/12/2022
Source: New Lines Magazine
In 2008, the Iraqi government declared the day of Christmas, Dec. 25, a public holiday. Despite being one of the few Muslim-majority states to acknowledge Christmas, the decision was, in many ways, overdue. Iraq is home to one of the oldest Christian communities in the world, one that played a key role in shaping the country’s rich diversity and endured some of the most gruesome persecution at the hands of various rulers and actors.
Look: How Abu Dhabi's Christian expats celebrated Christmas in churches, homes
Author: Ashwani Kumar
Publication Date: 25/12/2022
Source: Khaleej Times
The Christian community in Abu Dhabi celebrated Christmas in the sweetest way this year, with many finding it extra special after over two years of restricted festivities.
Tens of thousands of Christian faithful celebrate Christmas
Author: Chidi Emmanuel
Publication Date: 26/12/2022
Source: Kuwait Times
t was a glorious moment at the Catholic Church and National Evangelical Church in Kuwait as tens of thousands of Kuwaiti residents prayed in churches on Christmas Day (25th December). Christmas services were held in churches across Kuwait on Sunday and Saturday evening (Christmas Eve). Vigil mass and carols were organized all through the week.
