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Several dozen icons are exhibited in the ancient mansion in the city center, where in the 19th century the residence of the imperial Brazil’s defense minister was located and today the Academy of philosophy of Brazil is situated.
At least 220 Christians in northeast Syria have been taken hostage by the ISIS militants, reports Interfax-Religion with the reference to a report by the Supervisory Board for Human Rights in Syria.
Many churches were completely destroyed, for example, the church in Tel Hurmiz, one of the oldest churches of Syria, the Church of Mar Bisho in Tel Shamiran, the church in Qabr Shamiy and the church in Tel Baloua, the agency reported.
President Reuven Rivlin speaks with Greek Orthodox Church leader, condemns 'heinous' arson and demands perpetrators be brought to justice.
In a written statement, the Patriarchate said targeting churches and mosques is caused by the spread of racism and hatred in light of the absence of peace and the dominance of extreme settlers’ groups known as Price Tags groups.