Christians in middle east

Haifa resident arrested after vandalizing church, spitting on police officer

Dean Mor admitted to the charges against him, but claimed that he had felt threatened both at the church and by the officer at the police station.

Israeli Arab Christians take part in a procession in Haifa Sunday, 11th May 2014
A memorial service is held at Sayyidet al-Najaat Church for five Christians, including a priest, who were killed in attacks in Rumiyeh, north of Beirut, Lebanon, on March 15, 2026.

Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III takes part in Holy Thursday ceremonies at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 9, 2026.

Patriarch Theophilos III, Trump to discuss protection of Christians, freedom of worship

‘We were taught to love each other, not to hate. Christians are a peaceful community,’ says Naji Mansour, owner of Mansour Money Change in the Old City. PremiumPremium

'I refuse to hide my cross': Jerusalem's Christians describe a climate of fear


Iran shuts down church, removes cross

The church was located in the city of Tabriz in northwestern Iran and belonged to the Assyrian Presbyterian community.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with people of Qom, in Teheran, Iran, January 9, 2019.

Christian leaders: Palestinian Authority must investigate church attacks

“We pray in solidarity with this church and for the repentance of the aggressors,” the organization said in its statement.

Palestinian Christians attend a service on Easter Sunday, April 1, at the Saint Porfirios Church in Gaza City

Gunmen attack Christians near Ramallah after dispute involving PA official

According to some eyewitnesses, the gunmen who ran amok in Jifna were Fatah activists from the Al-Am'ari refugee camp.

Palestinian rioters in clashes near Ramallah (REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman)

Easter, Good Friday celebrated in Jerusalem - watch

The ceremonial lighting of the "holy fire" took place at the historic church.

Christian worshippers attend Easter Sunday Mass in Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulcher Church April 21, 2019

Ancient Christian manuscripts digitized at monastery beneath Mount Sinai

The monastery lies at the foot of Mount Sinai, by tradition the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

Tourists watch the sunrise and pray outside a church on the summit of Mount Moses, near the city of Saint Catherine, in the Sinai Peninsula, south of Egypt, December 9, 2015

Iran’s furtive occupation of Iraq’s Christian communities

Will the Middle East’s shattered Christian villages, towns and cities somehow retain their religious and cultural heritage – which dates back to the first century?

A SECURITY forces member stands atop a church in Bartella

Fr. Hampartzoum of the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem passes away

His last position was that of Chief Dragoman, the word means translator and was bestowed on those who could speak Arabic, Turkish, and Persian. As well as European languages.

Fr. Hampartzoum

Lending a helping hand to strangers and sojourners

Why was the Government Christian Forum discontinued?

Touring the Christian Quarter.

Encouraging new season for Christians in Mideast

The media are largely missing this historic development, but it’s worth taking a closer look.

Jordanians attend a mass that was held at the Catholic Latin Church in the city of Fuheis near Amman, Jordan, December 23, 2018

Armenian Church in Holy Land celebrates latest Christmas in the world

The Armenian Christian community in the Holy Land is the only community to celebrate Christmas on January 18 and 19 due to historical differences with other Orthodox denominations.

Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem Nourhan Manougian arrives to lead a mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem January 18, 2019.