On Saturday, September 7, the world will be praying: praying for justice and reconciliation in Syria, praying for the millions of displaced Syrians in need, praying for peace.
Pope Francis has declared a day of prayer and fasting for the situation in Syria, which has been echoed by Syrian religious leaders, Christians and people of other faiths around the world. As the humanitarian crisis in Syria continues to escalate, thousands of people are being displaced daily. Innocent civilians have been killed or forced to flee for safety. Close to 9 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
On Saturday, September 7, the world will be praying: praying for justice and reconciliation in Syria, praying for the millions of displaced Syrians in need, praying for peace.
Pope Francis has declared a day of prayer and fasting for the situation in Syria, which has been echoed by Syrian religious leaders, Christians and people of other faiths around the world. As the humanitarian crisis in Syria continues to escalate, thousands of people are being displaced daily. Innocent civilians have been killed or forced to flee for safety. Close to 9 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
World Renew is working closely with local organizations and churches to reach out to Christian and Muslim families seeking asylum in Jordan and Lebanon, and thousands more still stuck insides Syria. Partners are distributing food rations, vouchers to purchase food in markets, cooking supplies and other emergency items to families, most of which have fled with nothing, having left behind their homes, jobs, and all their belongings.
This Saturday, join World Renew to pray and reflect on the crisis unfolding in Syria.
On September 4 the violence hit shockingly close to home for many Christian Syrians when the historic Christian village of Maaloula was threatened by encroaching clashes between the Syrian Army and rebel forces. Villagers took refuge in a nearby convent until the forces retreated. This is only one village of hundreds that have seen their buildings toppled by explosions and blood in the streets.
“I saw the flashes of exploding bombs on the walls of our home when my son was playing outside with his friends in the street,” explained Hassan, a Syrian plumber from Damascus. “I hastily took my wife, daughters and son, and we left our house behind. We left because of the bombings, the kidnappings, and the terrible things we saw,” Hassan explained. “My wife and I were very afraid for our children and ourselves.”
Hassan and his children witnessed things that no one should have to see in their lifetime. As the conflict continues and world political leaders debate over how to respond, many Syrians are coming to the realization that life as they knew has ended, and they face a new reality of displacement and loss.
This Saturday, join World Renew to pray and reflect on the crisis unfolding in Syria.
Pray that more children will not bear witness to death and destruction. Pray that lives will be spared, and that peace will come.