A human rights group has warned that Christians in Syria confront an uncertain and perilous future under the control of Islamist--led rebel forces, the Christian Today website reports today(Dec. 10, 2024).
The minority Christian population of Damascus, significantly diminished by over a decade of civil war, now grapples with fears of escalating threats and restrictions.
Islamist rebel forces, led by Hay'at Tahir al--Sham (HTS), which is designated as a terrorist organization by the US and Uk, captured Aleppo about a week ago , followed by Homs and Damascus late last Saturday night in a sweeping offensive that toppled Syrian government forces. Bashar al-- Assad fled the country on a flight to Russia on Saturday night.
Since Hay'at al--Sham's takeover of Aleppo, many Christians have fled, leaving behind a small but resolute group trying to maintain their faith and traditions.
A bus carrying young Christians was stranded on the Aleppo road , later finding refuge at the Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese.
Many Christian leaders have remained in thwe city , providing spiritual guidance and practical support to their communities.
Syriac Orthodox Metropolitan Bishop Mor Boutros Kassis and other Christian leaders have been communicating through social media where they held prayers and liturgies . They are encouraging Christian residents to face the reality with awareness, courage, and faith, he was quoted as saying.
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