Latest News: Iraq

Was a huge joy for Fr. Ben to visit the tomb of holy martyr Bishop Paulos Raho at St. Paul’s Church in Mosul - Bishop Raho was abducted and killed by Al Qaeda in 2008, a year after his priest Fr. Ragheed was martyred - the martyrdom of Iraqi Christians......

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Left: Two Abouna Bens together again! Fr. Ben's dear friend, Abouna Behnam of Bartella, where we have helped a number of businesses - Bartella now surrounded by the Iran controlled Shia militia - life very difficult for the Christian population (Christmas tree till Feb 2)

Right: With dear Bishop Thabet -......

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We are excited to announce that through your continued support for Nasarean, we have been able to support our first business in Mosul, Iraq. This is tremendously important because very few Christians have returned to Mosul. There is only one resident priest and many Christians are still afraid to go......

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In addition to the businesses we will be helping this year through Giving Tuesday, we are also going to support 3 more business in Iraq in time for Christmas. A new shop being constructed in the town of Quaraqosh, owned by Amer Kheder, supporting 4 people, an agricultural and livestock......

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We are happy to tell you of another successful family business set up in Iraq through your support. George Kikhwa has established a sweet/candy store in the small town of Karamles, Iraq. Karamles was occupied by ISIS and all the Christian families driven out. It is not far from Mosul.......

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