Christians in the Middle East

Iraq Reporting USA

Chicago’s Assyrians embrace new technology to save ancient language

June 8, 2016 by Alex Shams

Assyrians based in Chicago are united in keeping Syriac alive in the US while hoping to spark a revolution in language learning

Reporting

Palestinian Christians celebrate identity in Easter rituals

April 12, 2016 by Alex Shams

Palestinian worshipers across Holy Land mark ‘Saturday of Fire’, an Orthodox celebration and yearly revival of community pride

Palestine Reporting

En Palestine, les chrétiens syriaques gardent espoir malgré la peur de Daech

December 24, 2015 by Alex Shams

Les syriaques de la vieille ville de Jérusalem ont été systématiquement expulsés par Israël depuis 1967, mais la communauté possède encore une forte identité

Palestine Reporting

Syriac Christians in Palestine keep hope alive amid IS fears

December 21, 2015 by Alex Shams

The Syriacs of Jerusalem’s Old City have been systematically expelled by Israel since 1967, but the community still has a strong identity

Palestine Reporting

Bethlehem centre revives iconic Palestinian Christian craft

July 30, 2015 by Alex Shams

Icon school creates opening for local artists to tap into ancient skills and challenge cheap tourist-targeting imports

Palestine Reporting

Armenians in Palestine face uncertain future

April 24, 2015 by Alex Shams

Originally published on Al Jazeera. The community is under threat, residents say, amid problems with Israeli policy and economic malaise. Church officials say the number of Armenians in Palestine has

Reporting

Watch: Christian groups decry Israeli restrictions ahead of Easter

April 14, 2014 by Alex Shams

Originally published on Ma’an News Agency on April 14, 2014. BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Palestinian Christian groups in Jerusalem have launched a campaign condemning Israeli restrictions on freedom of worship in advance

Christians in the Middle East

Chicago’s Assyrians embrace new technology to save ancient language

Palestinian Christians celebrate identity in Easter rituals

En Palestine, les chrétiens syriaques gardent espoir malgré la peur de Daech

Syriac Christians in Palestine keep hope alive amid IS fears

Bethlehem centre revives iconic Palestinian Christian craft

Armenians in Palestine face uncertain future

Watch: Christian groups decry Israeli restrictions ahead of Easter

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