Resources
The Imam of the Christians: The World of Dionysius of Tel-Mahre
Author: Philip Wood
Publisher/Publication: Princeton University Press
DOI/ISBN: 9780691212791
A Spiritual Discovery of the Christians in the Middle East
Author: Gabriel Quicke
Publisher/Publication: Gompel & Scavina
DOI/ISBN: 978 94 6371 225 5
Algerian Christians Proselytizing Appeal Delayed
Publication Date: 28/4/2021
Source: Persecution - International Christian Concern
Algerian Christians Pastor Rachid Seighir and his bookshop assistant Nouh Hamami had their court hearing back one month and will now appeal their two-year prison sentences on May 16. On February 27, the two men were convicted in absentia of proselytizing and sentenced to two years in prison and fined. They were supposed to have their cases heard on April 18.
Assyrian Syriac powers looking to unify positions for future of Syria
Author: Mohammed Hardan
Publication Date: 19/4/2021
Source: Al Monitor
Along the lines of the inter-Kurdish talks, Syria’s Syriacs and Assyrians appear to be joining hands in holding an internal dialogue to unify their vision and national discourse in the country.
A few months ago, three Syriac Christian groups launched an inter-Syriac dialogue in a bid to unify their national Syriac and Assyrian discourse and offer a common vision for the future of Syria.
Syrian Christians celebrate Easter amid pandemic
Source: Zaman Al Wasl
Syrian Christians gathered Sunday in a church in Damascus amidst a second Easter under coronavirus pandemic restrictions.
Church goers wore masks and attempted to social distance in one of the biggest Christian holidays of the year.
Convenient COVID-19 Closures: The Contrivance of Scotland and Algeria to Close Churches
Author: Miles P.J. Windsor
Publication Date: 6/4/2021
Source: Providence
In Easter Sunday, Christians around the world celebrated the salvation-securing sacrifice of Jesus Christ and his victory over death as he emerged from the tomb. It is a festival laden with significance for Christians, who undoubtedly took the time to reflect on the extraordinary year behind us. In the United States, United Kingdom, throughout Europe, and around the world there have been brief periods in the past year during which churches and other places of worship were shuttered or faced limitations in an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Religious meetings and services have been live-streamed with varying degrees of success as believers logged in to the “Temple of Zoom.” Our communities have been scattered. Our connection reliant on connectivity.
Released from Prison, Algerian Christian Persecuted in Tunisia
Publication Date: 4/4/2021
Source: Morning Star News
After Slimane Bouhafs was released from prison in 2018, having served nearly two years for violating Algeria’s blasphemy laws, further persecution drove him to Tunisia.
Threats on his life continue there, and he is stuck in legal limbo – missing his daughter’s wedding on Friday (April 2).
Morocco Welcomes Christians With Open Arms
Author: Michael Sauers
Publication Date: 3/4/2021
Source: Morocco World News
Christians gear up to celebrate Easter in Morocco as religious freedom is celebrated around the country.
