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War-damaged Catholic church rebuilt in Syrian Aleppo

7 August 2020

В сирийском Алеппо восстановили повреждённый войной католический храм

In the city of Aleppo (Syria), the Maronite Cathedral of St. Elias (Elias) was repaired, which was badly damaged by militant fire during the war.

The Islamists hit the Christian temple aimingly: its walls, which are several hundred years old, withstood, although they were cut by fragments - but the roof was completely destroyed. Inside the temple, you can still see evidence of the recent hostilities in the city. A small photo exhibition in front of the entrance to the temple also tells about the terrorists' crimes committed against the Syrians who profess faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and their shrines.

Собор святого Илии в Алеппо после изгнания боевиков из города — Собор святого Илии в Алеппо после изгнания боевиков из города

According to the rector of the cathedral, priest Ilyas Tatris, during the war, the neighborhoods around the cathedral were abandoned by the residents. Now people have returned to the city, settled down as best they could - many of the parishioners helped in the restoration of the temple to the glory of the Lord God.

For many Catholics in Aleppo, St. Elijah's Cathedral is an important part of their life. The townspeople received holy baptism, got married in this church. Therefore, helping in the restoration of the house of prayer for the parishioners was a matter of primary importance.

Residential buildings in the surrounding neighborhoods near the Cathedral of St. Elijah are also gradually beginning to be restored. Locals say that now that the bells are ringing over Aleppo again, they feel safe.

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War-damaged Catholic church rebuilt in Syrian Aleppo War-damaged Catholic church rebuilt in Syrian Aleppo

In the city of Aleppo (Syria), the Maronite Cathedral of St. Elias (Elias) was repaired, which was badly damaged by militant fire during the war. The Islamists hit the Christian temple aimingly: its walls, which are several hundred years old, withstood, although they were cut by fragments - but the roof was completely destroyed. Inside the temple, you can still see evidence of the recent hostilities in the city. A small photo exhibition in front of the entrance to the temple also tells about the terrorists' crimes committed against the Syrians who profess faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and their shrines. Собор святого Илии в Алеппо после изгнания боевиков из города According to the rector of the cathedral, priest Ilyas Tatris, during the war, the neighborhoods around the cathedral were abandoned by the residents. Now people have returned to the city, settled down as best they could - many of the parishioners helped in the restoration of the temple to the glory of the Lord God. For many Catholics in Aleppo, St. Elijah's Cathedral is an important part of their life. The townspeople received holy baptism, got married in this church. Therefore, helping in the restoration of the house of prayer for the parishioners was a matter of primary importance. Residential buildings in the surrounding neighborhoods near the Cathedral of St. Elijah are also gradually beginning to be restored. Locals say that now that the bells are ringing over Aleppo again, they feel safe. Свеча Иерусалима -en

In the city of Aleppo (Syria), the Maronite Cathedral of St. Elias (Elias) was repaired, which was badly damaged by militant fire during the war. The Islamists hit the Christian temple aimingly: its walls, which are several hundred years old, withstood, although they were cut by fragments - but the roof was completely destroyed. Inside the temple, you can still see evidence of the recent hostilities in the city. A small photo exhibition in front of the entrance to the temple also tells about the terrorists' crimes committed against the Syrians who profess faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and their shrines. Собор святого Илии в Алеппо после изгнания боевиков из города According to the rector of the cathedral, priest Ilyas Tatris, during the war, the neighborhoods around the cathedral were abandoned by the residents. Now people have returned to the city, settled down as best they could - many of the parishioners helped in the restoration of the temple to the glory of the Lord God. For many Catholics in Aleppo, St. Elijah's Cathedral is an important part of their life. The townspeople received holy baptism, got married in this church. Therefore, helping in the restoration of the house of prayer for the parishioners was a matter of primary importance. Residential buildings in the surrounding neighborhoods near the Cathedral of St. Elijah are also gradually beginning to be restored. Locals say that now that the bells are ringing over Aleppo again, they feel safe.