Syrian defiance: ‘We are all for Christ!’

Luke Randall  |  World
Date posted:  22 Jul 2025
Share Add       
Syrian defiance: ‘We are all for Christ!’

Aftermath of the suicide attack. Source: Open Doors

Many Christians in Syria are fearful that their hopes of greater religious freedom following regime change were in vain, following a deadly suicide attack in a church in Damascus.

The incident, which took place at Saint Elias Church in the nation’s capital, saw 24 believers killed and over 60 others injured, with at least 13 in critical condition, according to Open Doors.

The incident serves as a fresh blow to hopes of greater protection for Christians under Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) rule following their overthrowing of the Bashar Al-Assad regime, which had been notorious for its brutal treatment of believers.

Share
< Previous article| World| Next article >
Read more articles on:   Syria
Read more articles by Luke Randall >>
World
Living as a Christian in the West Bank

Living as a Christian in the West Bank

Occupation, violence, and feelings of being forgotten, reign supreme for Christians in the West Bank, according to the General Secretary …

World
Violent persecution in Mozambique

Violent persecution in Mozambique

Violent persecution against Christians is mounting in Mozambique, with jihadist attacks having slaughtered thousands and displaced an estimated 600,000 people …

Subscribe

Enjoy our monthly paper and full online access from just £18/year

Find out more

Need to advertise?

We can help you reach Christians across the country

Find out more