Sister Annie - An Ordinary Woman Doing Extraordinary Things in Syria

The terror continues in the Middle East, as does the uncertainty that each family carries with them. Will we ever have a real home again? When can my children go back to school, and will they be safe? Will we have enough food to survive?

Sister Annie Demerjian works with those in need in Aleppo, Syria.  She sees firsthand the struggles and challenges of the faithful.  “It is painful to see people without food and water. In them, Jesus is hungry and thirsty.  What gives me joy is when I can help them and see the relief and happiness on their faces.”

Your gift today will provide clothes and shoes to orphans; enable the building of schools so that children can return to their education; provide food, shelter and medicine, and so much more.  Thank you for whatever you can give today.  May God bless you.

Please Give to our Christian Solidarity Fund for the Middle East

“We cannot remain passive in the face of this evil. Our clear answer must be patience and a positivity of action. This is why we are helping where we can by visiting the sick and praying with the faithful.”

Franciscan Father Ibrahim Alsabagh is standing by his faithful in Aleppo, Syria.  In a single day, 250 rockets fell on the inhabitants of the western city.  Father Ibrahim added that the current situation is going beyond “that which can be endured.”

Our Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East are in desperate need.  Can you help today? No amount is too small to aid men, women and children in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. 

Please give what you can.  Thank you.

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