Concern for Syria’s Christians and call for day of prayer
As the exodus of Christians and other minorities from Syria continues, the Religious Liberty Partnership is calling on the UN to protect the country’s vulnerable ethnic and religious groups, and for a global day of prayer for Syria.
The Istanbul Statement on the Church in Syria, issued on 17 April, expresses concern about the exodus of Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities from the country. It calls on the international community to ‘provide sufficient protection for all ethnic and religious communities as well as their historical, religious, and cultural sites.’
‘Religious liberty organisations are united in their concern for the plight of Christians and other minorities in Syria,’ said Paul Robinson, the chief executive of
Release International
. ‘We believe the international community must act now to protect them. And we are calling on Christian leaders around the world to unite in calling for prayer for peace for this troubled nation.’
The Religious Liberty Partnership is committed to raising awareness and working toward a peaceful solution of the current crisis – including reconciliation among Syria’s ethnic and religious communities. The RLP seeks the well–being of all Syrians when providing assistance and advocating on behalf of the vulnerable.