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CHRISTIANITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The Middle East is home to the oldest Christian communities in the world and has a rich diversity of Christian traditions. Discover the history of Christianity in the Middle East countries where Embrace works, what it's like for Christians living there today and the impact the Christian community has in the region.

Coptic church service — CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT

Iraqi Christian priest lighting prayer candles — CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ

Christian family in Gaza — CHRISTIANS IN ISRAEL AND THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORY

Church in Beirut, Lebanon — CHRISTIANS IN LEBANON

Interior of a chapel in Syria — CHRISTIANS IN SYRIA

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Painting of St Maron — ST MARON AND THE MARONITE CHURCH

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