The joint statement of the leaders of the Christian community in Syria calling for the lifting of sanctions

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Joint Statement by the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Syria

Damascus, December 29, 2024

At this historic moment, as Syria is undergoing a new transition, we, the heads of the Christian Churches in Syria, address the public with a message of love and hope. This message springs from our sense of responsibility and our deep faith in the mission of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who blessed the peacemakers and called them children of God (Matthew 5:9). During this Holy Nativity season, Christ calls us to be messengers of peace on earth.

Today, we stand on the threshold of a new era that requires all of us to have humility, courage, and determination to build the Syria of the future. This new phase calls for a commitment to a culture of dialogue and openness to others. It demands wisdom, deliberation, and foresight as well as the ability to avoid getting caught up in pointless disputes, populism, or isolation.

As Christians, we have a vital and pivotal role to play in this phase by cooperating with everyone to advance and rebuild this homeland.

We recognize that our spiritual, moral, and national responsibility compels us to always raise the voice of truth, defend human dignity under all circumstances, and strongly strive to support the path of democracy, freedom, independence, and peace, which ensures the rights and dignity of all Syrians.

Our message today is based on four key axes:

Reconciliation,

Partnership,

Hope.

>A Syria where the state maintains an equal distance from all religions

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