Thread: 1/The US conducted a raid yesterday in north west #Syria, killing a senior #ISIS leader responsible for planning terror attacks in the Middle East and #Europe.
2/The attack happened in a region controlled by #Turkey, where many #Antiochian#Greeks used to live. They were known for their contributions in education, medical services, and goldsmithing, but few of them remain today, and they suffer daily from #Islamic groups operating under… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
3/ It's troubling to see a #NATO country supporting one of the most notorious groups in the world, and we call on the #Greek and #Cypriot governments to use all the leverage they have to save and rescue the #Greek#Orthodox and other #Christian groups that still live in this… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
4/ The plight of religious #minorities in the Middle East is often overlooked, but it's a pressing issue that deserves attention and action. We must stand with those who are persecuted for their faith and cultural differences and work to protect their rights and freedoms.
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In 2013, #Pual Yazigi and #Yuhanna Ibrahim, two Syrian Orthodox Clerics, were abducted. We continue to keep them and their families in our thoughts.
Thread about Bishop Pual Yazigi.1/11
The interest of Bishop Paul Yazigi in #Greek culture was widely known. He was passionate about preserving the rich heritage of the Greek Orthodox Church.2/11
Bishop Paul was fluent in #Greek and often spoke the language during his sermons and lectures. He was known for his strong connection to the Greek Orthodox Church and his commitment to its teachings.3/11