King Charles attended a special Advent service on Dec. 17 that was held to honor the courage and perseverance of Christian communities suffering for their faith around the world, the Christian Today website reports today (Dec. 20, 2024).
The service was held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, in Mayfair, London, and was co--hosted by Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).
It coincided with the 10th anniversary of the ISIS invasion of Mosul and the Nineveh Plains in northern Iraq, which led to the untold suffering of Christians and other minorities.
During the service, King Charles met with members of the Iraqi Christian diaspora, including individuals who experienced persecution and displacement when ISIS took control of the Nineveh Plains.
Dr. Caroline Hull, national directror of ACN (UK) said: "Throughout their long history dating back to the first century, the Christians of Iraq have been no strangers to suffering."
"But little could prepare them for the terrors that would be inflicted both on them and so many other communities in recent years."
Dr. Hull added: "The King's constant concern has been a huge source of encouragement for us at ACN."
She also said the journey towards restoration and renewal for Iraqi Christians "has been a long and sometimes painful one" and that "there is still a long way to go towards full recovery."
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