Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Hama
Archdiocese of Hama | |
|---|---|
| Bishopric | |
 Saint George's Cathedral in Hama | |
| Location | |
| Country | Syria |
| Territory | Syria |
| Headquarters | Hama, Syria[1] |
| Information | |
| Language | Greek, Arabic, English |
| Current leadership | |
| Patriarch | Patriarch of Antioch John X |
| Metropolitan | Nicholas (Baalbaki) |
The Archdiocese of Hama (Arabic: أبرشية حماة, romanized: abrashiat hamaa) is an archdiocese of the Antiochian Orthodox Church. It has been headed by Metropolitan Nicholas (Baalbaki) since 2017.[2]
Syrian Civil War
[edit]During the Syrian Civil War, Hama saw intense fighting between the government forces and anti-government forces in 2011 and against the Islamic State in 2014.[3][4] In 2024, it was captured by rebels on 28 November 2024.[5]
Since the rebel take over, Hama has experienced repeated targeted attacks by Islamic groups, including extra-judicial killings and attacks on homes and private property. In December 2024, a faction of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, later identified as Ansar al-Tawhid, vandalized a church in Hama.[6][7] On 18 December, 2024 an unidentified group attacked and opened fire on another church.[8] On 24 December that same year, Ansar al-Tawhid set fire to a Christmas tree during Christmas celebrations, prompting hundreds to protest in Syria.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Homs: A Historic City of Religious and Cultural Heritage". 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Bishop Nicholas Baalbaki is the new Metropolitan of the Archdiocese of Hama and Dependencies - Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East". Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "Arabic-Levantine Cultural Orientation" (PDF). DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER. p. 15. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ Perry, Tom (12 September 2014). "Syrian forces win battle with rebels in Hama". Reuters. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ Daftari, Amir; Feng, John (5 December 2024). "Syria civil war: Rebels claim Hama, major blow to Assad regime". Newsweek. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "Orthodox in Syria call on Archbishop of Athens to protect Christians in the country | Orthodox Times (en)". orthodoxtimes.com. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "SNHR Condemns the Attack on Hama's Greek Orthodox Archdiocese by an 'Armed Group', and Calls on the Current Transitional Authorities to Ensure Accountability | Syrian Network for Human Rights". snhr.org.
- ^ "Greek Orthodox Church Attacked in Syria". International Christian Concern. 20 December 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "Hundreds protest in Syria after Christmas tree set alight". POLITICO. 24 December 2024.
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