- Country Information
Population
22,933,531(2023 est.)Ethnicity (%)
Arab (50), Alawite (15) Kurd (10), Levantine (10) other (15)Religion (%)
Muslim (87), Christian (10), Druze (3)Leader
Interim President Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa (January 2025)Government type
In transitionLegal system
Mixed legal system of civil and Islamic law (for family courts)Source: CIA World Factbook.
- Pray for Syria
Pray that the Lord of hosts will intervene in Syria to "preserve all who love Him" and "frustrate the way of the wicked" (Psalm 145:20; Psalm 146:9). Ask that the Spirit of God will subvert the rebellion of the militant groups so the "will for peace" shall indeed prevail over "the will for war." May the Lord provide for Syria's churches, ensuring that they are adequately equipped with the necessary ministry tools, resources and workers to continue faithfully serving and ministering as lights in the darkness (Matthew 5:14-16).
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Community Tensions Heightened by Threats
A church in Syria
Photo: Flickr / Hovic (CC)Christians in the city of Al-Qusayr have expressed concerns over threats and other forms of intimidation, calling on the authorities to take necessary measures to protect residents and their properties. The situation follows the arrest of a male instigator identified as Abdo Idris, who had posted photographs of a Christian man online and encouraged other Muslims to attack the believer and boycott his business. Abdo accused the young Christian man of sympathizing with militia groups that are loyal to the former Assad regime.
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Visiting Lebanese Pastor Released from Detainment
Pastor Nihad Hassan
Photo: CSWNihad Hassan is a Kurdish pastor living in Beirut, Lebanon. On various occasions, he has expressed concerns over the difficulties encountered by the Kurdish people in Syria, particularly those who have converted from Islam. Syrian authorities claim that the Lebanese pastor's social media comments were offensive. Consequently, he was arrested on July 20th while visiting family in Afrin, a city located in northern Syria that primarily consists of Kurdish people.
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Pastor and Family Killed in Targeted Attack
Photo: Unsplash / Sara Calado
A pastor and several members of his family were killed in Syria on July 16th during what church officials have described as a "targeted massacre." While initial reports confirmed at least 12 fatalities, other sources indicate that more than 20 people were possibly killed, including Pastor Khaled Mazher, his parents, as well as his sisters and their children.
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Suicide Bomber Attacks Damascus Church
The Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church after the bombing.
Photo: Middle East ConcernAt least 20 worshippers were killed and dozens of others wounded when a lone attacker targeted the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church near Damascus on June 22nd. Approximately 350 people were inside the church building when the assailant suddenly opened fire and then detonated a suicide vest near the entrance of the church. The resulting blast not only killed those inside the building but also several people who had been standing within the immediate vicinity.
