Metropolitan Nektarios of Kerkyra: Syrian Christians today are martyrs

Metropolitan Nektarios. Photo: orthodoxianewsagency.gr

On December 15, 2024, Metropolitan Nektarios of Kerkyra stated during his Sunday sermon that Christians in Syria are enduring martyrdom today.

In his sermon, the metropolitan described the tragic situation of Christians in Syria: "Even today in Syria, Christians are subjected to martyrdom at the hands of the new authorities, fueled by the wars in the region."

The hierarch drew attention to the destruction of churches and the persecution Christians face in this region: "We see images of destroyed churches and the persecution of Christians."

Metropolitan Nektarios called on all believers and representatives of Local Churches to pray for Christians affected by persecution: "Pray that God will take care of these suffering people."

Earlier, the UOJ reported that militants in Syria desecrated the Orthodox Church of Hagia Sophia in Hama Province and looted an Orthodox church in Damascus.

At the same time, Syria's new government has promised to protect the rights of religious minorities.

Read also

250 believers of Transfiguration Church, Kerstentsi, confirm loyalty to UOC

At the same time, the activists of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine were unable to gather 50 people for their vote on the "transfer" of the Orthodox community.

Believers stay overnight in Chernivtsi cathedral fearing a storming attempt

This marks the 39th day of continuous round-the-clock prayer by parishioners.