SYRIA — One year on from the devastating earthquake in Syria/Turkey in February, 2023, large numbers of people are still mourning, recovering or rebuilding their lives. Open Doors highlights some of the Christians who were directly impacted.
Kamal – Latakia, Syria:
It’s terrifying and sad to remember the night of the 6th of February. I can’t describe how terrifying it was. The thing I could do back then, just praying to God.
Dina – Latakia, Syria:
To be honest, it was a hard time on everyone – a very difficulty day. We had to leave our homes due to the huge earthquakes and aftershocks.
Antoine Deeb – Latakia, Syria:
We opened the gates to all Syrian people, from all backgrounds and denominations. Without you, we wouldn’t have been able to feed them, provide water, and warmth.
Lina – Aleppo, Syria:
Thanks to God and to the church, and thanks to all the support and donations, we were able to return and restore the houses.
Antoine:
Your support encourages us to stay here in this blessed land even when so many of our children and people have left. May God bless you. Thank you.
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Sources:
- Global News Alliance, One year since the Syria/Turkey earthquake, the church is rebuilding
- Open Doors UK, Official Website