On June 22, 2025, during Sunday Mass in Syria, as children ran through the aisles, women arrived dressed for worship, fathers stood beside their sons and daughters, and the faithful waited to receive the Eucharist, a suicide bomber attacked the church. Twenty-seven people were killed, and many others were wounded. The church was believed to be filled with more than 300 worshippers. As Christians in these ancient lands, we have endured for 2,000 years, and we are here to stay. To support our brothers and sisters in Christ who were killed and injured for their faith while at prayer, we have created this fundraiser to help ease their suffering, rebuild the church, and support the families of the wounded and martyred. Any additional funds will go toward supporting persecuted Christians across the Middle East. Now is the time to stand together, act with courage, and remain united in Christ. Amen.
Eastern Christians is the largest digital platform representing Christians in the Levant, Middle East, and North Africa, reaching millions worldwide. Our mission is to give a strong voice to these communities through awareness, sustainability, and action—empowering Eastern Christians to stay, thrive, and be seen. @eastern_christians (Instagram) Stand For Truth, led by Charlie Bakhos since 2016, defends persecuted Christians globally, raising funds for churches in Lebanon, helping the poor, aiding victims of the 2020 Beirut Blast, and strengthening ties with the diaspora.
