SYRIZA–Progressive Alliance MEP Nikolas Farantouris called for the “immediate and effective protection” of Christians in the Middle East, Syria, and Nigeria during remarks in the European Parliament. Speaking in Wednesday’s plenary session, the Greek MEP, a member of the Parliament’s Security and Defence Committee, said tens of thousands of Christian civilians, as well as members […]

The suicide bombing against the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Elias in Damascus, Syria killed 25 people and injured 63.

Gerapetritis underlined the unqualified support of Greece for the Patriarchate’s efforts to preserve the presence of Christianity in Syria

At the same time, Patriarch John X of Antioch has urged calm, encouraging Christians to remain in their ancestral homes despite the growing challenges.

Currently, Alawites and Druze communities are the primary targets. However, concerns persist that Christians will be next in line, a fear explicitly conveyed by sources on the ground.

This was the case during his recent visit to the United States—and in meetings at the ministry with ambassadors of foreign states in Athens, according to Greek “To Vima”.