Tag: St Mary’s church

In Eastern Syria, the Syriac Orthodox church of St Mary, in the city of Deir Ezzor, has held their first prayer service in six years. 3000 Christians are estimated to have lived in Deir Ezzor before the 2011 uprising but many fled.  People have gradually started returning as Syrian troops recapture the city, but it … Continue reading DEACON AT FIRST SERVICE IN 6 YEARS