Eastern christians
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Syrian Christian woman at the church bombing site: "If they tell me to take my kids and flee to Europe, I won’t. I raised them here, and here I will die. I will never abandon my land, my faith, or my Christianity. Our religion is peace. We don’t know violence or hatred….”
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From Maaloula, one of the only places on Earth where the language of Christ, Aramaic, is still spoken, Christians fill the streets to celebrate Jesus Christ on the Feast of the Cross. The entire village comes alive with celebrations as people arrive from all over the world, with fireworks, the raising of crosses, and Divine Liturgies, all in celebration of the Feast of the Holy Cross. ✝️❤️ #Maaloula #FeastOfTheCross #Aramaic #JesusChrist #EasternChristians
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Tonight, church bells are ringing all across the #East. It does not matter what time it is or whether people are asleep. We ring the bells for our Savior and Lord #JesusChrist, who came 2,000 years ago, defeated death, rose again, and saved us all. Happy #Easter ✝️
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Christians in Syria, in the village of Maaloula, one of the last places on Earth where the language of Christ, Aramaic, is still spoken, raise the cross to honor Jesus on the Feast of the Cross, which takes place every year on September 14. They remind the world that they are not shy or afraid of their Christian identity. #Maaloula #ChristianityinSyria #FeastOfTheCross #EasternChristians #ChristianityInTheMiddleEast
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#Orthodox and #Catholics unite every year in Dhour El Choueir, #Lebanon, celebrating #PalmSunday and #Easter together on the same day. To avoid division, the village chooses one common date for the #Resurrection, bringing the #Maronite, Catholic, and Orthodox churches together.
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Christianity in #Iran has deep ancient roots through Armenian and Assyrian communities & historic churches. Today, many #Christians continue to practice their faith despite restrictions, gathering in churches & homes while preserving centuries of cultural, & biblical tradition.
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Video footage captured Christian convoys driving through the streets of Syria, honking horns, waving crosses, and chanting with pride. The scenes reflected a strong show of unity, as communities came together in faith and resilience. #Syria #EasternChristians
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#Lebanon has just raised one of the largest statues of #Jesus the Redeemer in the #MiddleEast, on Jabal al-Salib in Al Qaa, overlooking the Bekaa plain. A symbol of faith and hope, the wider religious site is still under construction as work on the church continues.
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Christian youth have gathered to clean and restore the Church, which was bombed. Tonight, they are working tirelessly to remove all blood stains and debris, to prepare their church in time for tomorrow, mass which will be celebrated there for the first time since the attack.
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Every street in Lebanon is covered with photos of Pope Leo, alongside the Vatican and Lebanese flags. Every village has put up banners to welcome him to the land of the saints. #PopeLeoInLebanon #WelcomePopeLeo #LandOfTheSaints #CatholicChurch #LebanonCelebrates
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Different families, municipalities, organizations, and people across Lebanon are placing banners for the Pope on buildings and balconies, eagerly waiting for his visit to bring joy and hope in these difficult times. #PopeLeoXIV #LebanonWelcomesPope #ChristianUnity #Lebanon
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Since yesterday evening, Christians across Syria have taken to the streets in marches in response to the attack that targeted their community. Chanting, “Raise your cross high” and “We are the soldiers of Christ,” to remind the world that they are not just minorities or victims.
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Christians all over Lebanon celebrate the Feast of the Cross with ceremonies, prayers, fireworks, large bonfires, traditional food, community gatherings ✝️🇱🇧 Today’s the Feast of the Cross. This day commemorates when Empress Helena discovered the Cross in 326 AD. Christians in Lebanon light up crosses above their houses all week long. To celebrate this day, they, like other Christians in the East, make fire pits on hills and peaks, with a cross in sight. The reason for lighting the fires is that when the Empress discovered the Cross, Christians and her soldiers sent word to Constantinople via fire pits, starting from the Holy Land all the way to Constantinople. This tradition is still honored in the East by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. #Christianity #ChristianCommunity #MiddleEastChristians #Lebanon #EasternChristians
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Christians in Lebanon fill the streets with their families and friends, going from one church to another to visit the seven churches, a tradition observed by Catholics on Holy Thursday. #EasternChristians #Easter #Catholics #Sevenchurches #HolyThursday
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When an entire country celebrates Palm Sunday 🌿✝️ From the north to the south, and across the mountains of #Lebanon 🇱🇧, Christians fill the streets and churches to celebrate #JesusChrist. No matter the weather or uncertain times, they come together #EasternChristians
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