Syria's continuing civil war has made the country a breeding ground for the persecution of Christians. The unrest, which was begginning to lessen, has been exacerabted by the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Many Christians are still internally displaced or are refugees in other countries as a result of over a decade of war and rising Islamic extremism. In Northern Syria, invasion by Turkish forces in late 2019 caused greater instability, and seems to have been used by Islamic extremists as a cover for opportunities to target Christians.
In areas controlled by Islamic extremist groups, public expressions of Christianity are anned and most churches have been seized or destroyed. In government controlled areas this threat is less - but there are still abductions of young Christians, and Islamic dissidents, including ISIS militants are still active.
Christians from a Muslim background are vulnerable to pressure from their families and communities, who perceive conversion from Islam as bringing dishonour.
Pray for Syrian Christians to be able to return to their homes, families, communities and livelihoods, and for God's continued restoration for those who have already returned.
Pray for Syrian believers to be the light of hope in Syria, providing comfort and wisdom to those who are suffering from trauma or from a lack of food and resources.
Pray for the Word of God to saturate the land of Syria, and that people will find new joy, strength and hope when meditating upon it.
Thank you for praying for our persecuted family, God bless.
Michelle.
In areas controlled by Islamic extremist groups, public expressions of Christianity are anned and most churches have been seized or destroyed. In government controlled areas this threat is less - but there are still abductions of young Christians, and Islamic dissidents, including ISIS militants are still active.
Christians from a Muslim background are vulnerable to pressure from their families and communities, who perceive conversion from Islam as bringing dishonour.
Pray for Syrian Christians to be able to return to their homes, families, communities and livelihoods, and for God's continued restoration for those who have already returned.
Pray for Syrian believers to be the light of hope in Syria, providing comfort and wisdom to those who are suffering from trauma or from a lack of food and resources.
Pray for the Word of God to saturate the land of Syria, and that people will find new joy, strength and hope when meditating upon it.
Thank you for praying for our persecuted family, God bless.
Michelle.