A recent surge in violence has left Christian communities in Syria reeling, with multiple attacks reported across the country. In the city of Suwayda, dozens of homes belonging to Christian families were torched, forcing many residents to flee. According to local sources, at least 38 houses were destroyed, leaving their occupants homeless. Around 70 people have sought refuge in a church hall in Shahba, where they are currently living in precarious conditions.
The violence has also spread to neighboring villages, including Al-Mazraa, although details remain unclear. The attackers have not been identified, but the assault is believed to be linked to sectarian tensions and extremist activity. In a separate incident, the Greek Melkite Church of St. Michael in Al-Sura was attacked and set on fire by unknown assailants. Images on social media confirm the severity of the attack, but the full extent of the damage is yet to be verified.
In another development, security forces and residents in the village of Al-Kharibat thwarted an attempted bombing of the Mar Elias Maronite Church in Tartus. A suspicious vehicle loaded with explosives, weapons, and incendiary leaflets was discovered parked near the church, and the terrorists were captured in an ambush.
This latest wave of violence comes less than a month after a devastating suicide bombing at the St. Elijah Orthodox Church in Damascus, which left at least 30 people dead and 54 injured during Sunday worship. The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has issued an urgent call for prayers and solidarity, reaffirming its commitment to providing spiritual, psychological, and material assistance to those affected.