Russia Calls for Protection of Christian Holy Places in Maalula [Syria]

Interfax ^ | 9/6/13

[marshmallow]

Moscow, September 6, Interfax - The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over the attempts made by the armed opposition in Syria to take over the city of Maalula, a symbol of the Christian presence in Syria.

"Moscow is deeply concerned over the fact that terrorist attacks in Syria have affected Maalula, a symbol of the Christian presence in this country. Its residents speak the Aramaic language, which is almost extinct and is the language in which Jesus Christ preached, and the churches located in this city are among the oldest and most honored churches of Christians," the Russian Foreign Ministry's information and press department said in a commentary released on Friday.

The Russian Foreign Ministry called "on everyone who cares about the fate of the people of Maalula to do everything possible to prevent their killing and the destruction of Christian holy places."

"Terrorist attacks need to be stopped immediately. Special responsibility for them rests with those forces in the region and outside of it that encourage terrorists, intentionally or not," the document says. Print this page

[Moorings]

I don’t think Vlad really cares that much for the christians. This just shows Barry in poor light.

[dfwgator]

[Lancey Howard]

I never thought I’d see the day when Russia cares more about Christians than the US president does.

[QQQQ]

;-)

[al baby]

I wish Putin was our President

[bunkerhill7]

Russia Calls for Protection of Christian Bakeries in USA from Obama attacks

[rcrngroup]

“..what the Russians did to a boatload of Somali pirates..”

Indeed they did fine job;-))

What did they do? I can pretty much imagine what it might be, but is there a link you could share? In any case... Go Putin!!!

[riri]

As a cold war kid, my life has gone full circle.

[Paladin2]

Whattabout protection for places in North America that want to return to/maintain the rule of law and live under the US Constitution?

[varmintman]

The US is still a Christian nation in theory, but you'd never know it from observing our government. The same is not true of Russia. The restoration of Christianity in Russia is real and not imaginary or contrived, nobody would go to the expense of rebuilding that gigantic cathedral in Moscow for any sort of a show:

[BuckeyeTexan]

The Russian Foreign Ministry calls for the protection of Christians?

This is an episode of the Twilight Zone. I’m sure of it.

[boycott]

Well I guess we shouldn’t have expected someone named HUSSEIN to stand up for the Christians in the region.

[maine-iac7]

you say: “I don’t think Vlad really cares that much for the christiansa’

I think you may think wrong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRgWVAfHNZM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3d_yxJhmjk

http://answersforthefaith.com/2013/08/08/putin-world-leaders-should-unite-to-end-christian-persecution/

[maine-iac7]

Great photo of the restored cathedral - have you seen these?
Thank you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRgWVAfHNZM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3d_yxJhmjk

[cardinal4]

I wonder what else Putin knows about our first female president..?

[Forward the Light Brigade]

If Putin is serious—he should send paratroops to this endangered city and defend it from the “rebels”—I am sure the president of Syria wouldn’t object. Limited role—protect Christians from death.

[sockmonkey]

Pope writes letter to Putin ahead of G20 addressing Syrian Crisis:
http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2013/09/05/pope_francis_writes_letter_to_president_putin_of_russia_ahead_of_g20/en1-725816

I guess Putin read the letter.

[sockmonkey]

There is no mention of Pope Francis writing to President Obama, btw..

[cunning_fish]

>>>What did they do? I can pretty much imagine what it might be, but is there a link you could share? In any case... Go Putin!!!<<<

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wwnVdzOIC3A

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1toRYJC3_Es