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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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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#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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#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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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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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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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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This is what #Orthodox churches across the East sound like tonight. During the #Easter midnight service, the church doors are closed to symbolize the tomb and the gates of death. The priest knocks and proclaims Psalm 24 before the doors open, symbolizing Christ’s victory over death and His #Resurrection.
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On the morning of #HolySaturday in many #Orthodox churches, a unique and joyful tradition takes place during the liturgy: the scattering of bay or laurel leaves across the church. This act symbolizes Christ’s victory over death and His descent into Hades to break the chains of sin and darkness. As the priest chants the words of triumph, the leaves are thrown, and the bells are rung, filling the church with a sense of celebration and hope, even before the official proclamation of the #Resurrection. #EasternChristians
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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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Churches in Turkey are readying prayers and sacred spaces to welcome Pope Leo. His visit marks a historic moment for local Christians, as his apostolic journey highlights the region’s deep Christian roots and its vital role in early Church history. #PopeLeoXIV #EasternChristians
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Orthodox churches across the East are filled for one of the most emotional services of the year: the burial of Christ on Good Friday. The Epitaphios, representing the body of Jesus after He was taken down from the Cross, is placed in the center of the church surrounded by flowers. Throughout the service, hymns and lamentations echo through the church as the faithful remember Christ’s death and burial. Voices rise together in prayer, creating an atmosphere unlike any other night of the year.
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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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