Christians in middle east
Lebanon's Christians face mounting hostility as sectarian divisions deepen
“The sentiment is ‘If you are not 100% with 'us,' then you must be 100% with 'them,'’ Help The Persecuted CEO Joshua Youssef explained.
Lebanese priest’s murder sparks sectarian outrage, calls to deport Syrians
Haifa resident arrested after vandalizing church, spitting on police officer
Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community
Encouraging new season for Christians in Mideast
The media are largely missing this historic development, but it’s worth taking a closer look.
Armenian Church in Holy Land celebrates latest Christmas in the world
The Armenian Christian community in the Holy Land is the only community to celebrate Christmas on January 18 and 19 due to historical differences with other Orthodox denominations.
Britain commissions review of Christian persecution worldwide
Some 215 million Christians worldwide faced persecution for their faith last year, it said.
WATCH: IDF wishes merry Christmas to Christian tourists in Bethlehem
Lieutenant Colonel Moshe Avi joins Christmas convoy from Jerusalem to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
Photo Essay: Christmas in the Holy Land
Christian pilgrims and tourists are visiting Christianity’s holiest sites, especially in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth.
Iraqi Christians celebrate hopeful Christmas after defeat of ISIS
Across the region, Christmas appeared to come and go without the terrorism of previous years.
Christians flock to Holy Land sites for Christmas festivities
Israel has welcomed an estimated 150,000 Christians for the festive season, according to the Tourism Ministry, with many opting to join the celebrations in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth.
Thousands flock to Bethlehem for Christmas Eve
Beginning in the morning Bethlehem’s preparations for Christmas Eve were set in motion as barricades and checkpoints were put up around the old port of the city leading to Manger Square.
Merry Christmas
Turkish Christians are also facing oppression by their government. And in Iraq, the Christian population has been nearly wiped out.
The history of celebrating Christmas in ancient Greek Catholic villages
Each year ahead of Christmas, villagers deck the streets with vivid displays of color, in a bid not only to celebrate the holiday but also in hopes of attracting tourists.
