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Al-Tahira Chaldean Church, believed to have been originally built in the seventh century, was the target of a bomb attack in Mosul, Iraq |
Buildings belonging to two churches in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul suffered extensive damage from explosions on November 7. The churches attacked were an Armenian church and one of the oldest Chaldean churches in the city. Exact details are confused at the present time as to the extent of the damage and the number of injuries. Middle Eastern Concern reported this morning that, in both incidents, armed men entered the property and forced everyone out before placing and detonating explosives. The attackers have not yet been identified.
Pray for Christians in Iraq facing danger from militant Islamic groups because of their faith in Christ. Pray also for peaceful elections in Iraq and that law and order will soon be achieved throughout the country.
VOM's sister mission in the UK , Release International, has released a video report on Iraq . This seven-minute report is now available in the video section of VOM's multimedia website, PersecutionTV. Registration is required, but membership is free.
For more information on persecution of Christians in Iraq , click here.
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