Christians, Druze, Alawites Attacked in Al-Sharaa's Syria

Christians, Druze, Alawites attacked in Al-Sharaa's Syria

Syria: Christians, Other Minorities Under Genocidal Attack During Leadership of Ahmed Al-SharaaThe Gatestone InstituteMarch 31, 2026by Uzay Bulut • Christians in Syria are once again under attack by Islamic groups affiliated with the country's jihadist regime, headed by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda leader also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani. • Following al-Sharaa's December 2024 seizure of power in Syria, persecution of religiou…

Archbishop of America for Christians in Syria: Ancient Christian populations continue to live under threat | Orthodox Times (en)

With deep emotion and pastoral responsibility, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America offered a heartfelt message of prayer, solidarity, and vigilance for Christians in Syria and throughout the Middle East. At a time marked by insecurity and violence, especially as we journey toward Easter, he underscored the urgent need to protect Christian communities and called for peace, repentance, and unity among all people. Read below the message of Archbisho…

Syria: Christians, Other Minorities Under Genocidal Attack During Leadership of Ahmed Al-Sharaa

Following Islamic jihadist and al-Qaeda leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani's seizure of power in December 2024 in Syria, the jihadist regime's persecution of religious minorities, including Christians, Druze, and Alawites, has skyrocketed as the country undergoes a process of radical Islamization. Pictured: Mar Elyas Greek Orthodox Church in