Orthodox Church in Mhardeh Shelled during Liturgy; No Injuries

August 15, 2015

From the parish Facebook page of the Church of Sts Joachim and Anna in Mhardeh, here (follow the link for pictures).

    

One hour ago [i.e, around 11:30 AM local time], the Church of Saints Joachim and Anna in Mhardeh was subjected to rocket fire during the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Dormition, causing moderate material damage without there ultimately being any injuries among those praying there. Thanks be to the Virgin, the Protectress of Mhardeh, and may all be well.

    


UPDATE: The Syrian rebel group "Ajnad al-Sham" has declared its intent to attack the Orthodox towns of Mhardeh and Suqlabiya to avenge prisoners held in the Syrian government's Central Hama Prison.

    

Translation: "We likewise declare the cities of Mhardeh and Suqlabiya to be military zones and we will target both cities with various weapons and heavy artillery"

    

Translation: "[pictures of] preparing to target shabiha militas in Mhardeh."

Notes on Arab Orthodoxy

8/17/2015

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Terry Mattingly 2014 is bloody year of the Islamic State 2014 is bloody year of the Islamic State
Terry Mattingly
Soon after his elevation to the Chair of St. Peter, Pope Francis warned that the world was entering a time when Satan would increasingly show his power, especially in lands in which believers were being crushed. Rakka Christians: we do not have a right to say, Rakka Christians: we do not have a right to say, "leave me alone!" Rakka Christians: we do not have a right to say, Rakka Christians: we do not have a right to say, "leave me alone!"
In its weekly column, "Voices from the net", the FRANCE 23 Arabic French TV channel showed an interview with a resident of the Syrian town of Rakka (Ar Raqqah, Racca), who told about the new phase of persecution of Christians by Muslim extremists.
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