Archbishop Swerios Malki Murad, of the Syriac Orthodox Church is the highest ranking Christian clergyman to be arrested by the Palestinians since the Palestinian Authority was created in 1994.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
Palestinian Authority security forces on Saturday night arrested the head of the Syriac Orthodox Church, Archbishop Swerios Malki Murad.
Palestinian policemen clash with stone throwers in Gaza. – Photo: REUTERS
He is the most prominent Christian clergyman to be arrested by the PA since its inception in 1994.
The Syriac Orthodox Church of Jerusalem is one of 13 official Churches in the Holy Land. The church is widespread not only in Syria, but also in Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Iraq and India. Continue Reading »
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