Christians in middle east

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

In recent years the Christian community has been split between some who supported Hezbollah and some who oppose Hezbollah.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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.
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

The Patriarch will also be making an official visit to Greece and an expected visit to Russia in the coming week as part of this broader effort to support Christian communities.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
‘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

Clergy, residents, and business owners say assaults against Christians in Jerusalem are becoming more frequent – and more tolerated

|ByDANA BEN-SHIMON
PRESIDENT’S ROOM with Dormition Abbey in the background.

WATCH: Israel Police arrest man for attacking nun near King David's Tomb

On Tuesday, police received reports of a nun being attacked at King David's Tomb in Jerusalem. A 36-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case and is being questioned for racist assault.

|ByCORINNE BAUM, TZVI JASPER

Christian combat soldier sacrifices life for Israel: Sgt.-Maj. Urija Bayer

Sergeant-Major (Sgt.-Maj.) Urija Bayer was a Christian combat soldier in the IDF who lost his life in battle on Sunday. He was proud to serve in the IDF and defend Israel.

DECEMBER 18, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Sergeant first class Urija Bayer z"l

Christians supporting Israel and the Jewish people - opinion

Christians around the world stand against antisemitism in rallies and embrace the bond that they share with Jewish people.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023ByMATTANAH DEWITT
PASAGES STUDENTS attend a rally in Washington to show their support for Israel

Thousands mourning in Christian town in Iraq after wedding hall fire

The fire happened in a Christian town that has been recovering since the war on ISIS. ISIS expelled Christians from Mosul, Nineveh, and Christian towns like Hamdaniya.

OCTOBER 1, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
People gather at the site following a fatal fire at a wedding celebration, in the district of Hamdaniya in Iraq's Nineveh province, Iraq, September 27, 2023.

Tourism Ministry convenes to address harassment of Jerusalem Christians

The Tourism Ministry-led forum included leaders from across Israel's government and focused on the recent spike in attacks against Christians in the historic Old City.

AUGUST 31, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
CHRISTIAN WORSHIPERS take part in a Good Friday procession in Jerusalem’s Old City. With the confluence of Passover, Easter and Ramadan earlier in 2023

Concerns grow over rising attacks against Christian sites in Israel

Dozens of incidents, ranging from spitting to vandalism to assault, have been committed by extremist Jews against Christians and their sites this year.

AUGUST 4, 2023ByNICOLE JANSEZIAN/THE MEDIA LINE
Jerusalem Church (Illustrative)

Luxury hotel lease sparks controversy in Jerusalem’s Armenian quarter

Concerns grow over the proposed lease for a luxury hotel in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter, which could displace residents, businesses, and religious institutions, irrevocably changing the landscape.

JULY 11, 2023ByNICOLE JANSEZIAN/THE MEDIA LINE
INSIDE THE Armenian Quarter, festooned with flags.

From Iranian Muslim to Israeli Christian priest: The life of Daniel Dana

How did Jamshid Hassani, a Shi’ite Muslim born in Iran, become a Christian priest living in Israel, who only recently discovered his Jewish roots?

JULY 1, 2023ByTALI FARKAS
‘I am a simple soldier of my people’ – Dr. Daniel Dana

Lebanon's Hezbollah backs Christian politician Frangieh for presidency

Suleiman Frangieh, 56, is heir to an old Lebanese Christian political dynasty and a friend of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

MARCH 6, 2023ByREUTERS
Suleiman Frangieh, leader of the Marada movement, gestures as he speaks after meeting with Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, in Bkerke, Lebanon, October 30, 2021.

Armenians in Jerusalem live in the crosshairs of hate

Harassments that include spitting, cursing and pushing Armenian priests in the alleys of the Old City have already become routine. Police have so far failed to provide even a minimal response.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
ARMENIAN PRIESTS and clergy perform the Blessing of the Four Corners ceremony during Easter Sunday prayers, outside Saint James Church in the Old City’s Armenian Quarter.

Jewish extremists appear to vandalize Christian graves in Old City

The vandalism extends a pattern of attacks on Christian sites in Israel.

JANUARY 5, 2023ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA
A priest shows a gravestone allegedly vandalized by Jewish men in the Christian cemetery on Mount Zion, in the Old City of Jerusalem, January 4, 2023.