For two thousand years there has been a church in Syria. But now its very survival is under threat from conflict, violence and persecution.

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For two thousand years there has been a church in Syria. But now its very survival is under threat from conflict, violence and persecution.

“The church in the Middle East is using its blood and sacrificing its people to witness positively to Muslims and its fellow countrymen. You have a role to not only help us reach out with food and medicine. You have a role to be advocates to your governments.” PASTOR B, TARTUS, SYRIA

Open Doors has been active in Syria since before the war. Thanks to the generosity of Christians in South Africa, we have been able to help the Syrian Church to care for thousands of Christian families in desperate need inside Syria.

The church in Syria is on its knees. But it is not defeated. It is praying. AND THEY’RE ASKING US TO JOIN THEM.

WILL YOU STAND ALONGSIDE CHRISTIANS IN SYRIA? SPEAK OUT PRAY

For peace and an end to the bloodshed and violence; For Christians to have the strength to remain in Syria and be a light to their nation; For those bereaved or displaced from their homes; For the vulnerable – children, the elderly, the sick or injured; For Open Doors workers and partners providing emergency relief to those in desperate need. PLEASE PRAY WITH CHRISTIANS IN SYRIA