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JERUSALEM — Holy sites across Israel and the Gaza Strip — including ones held sacred by Christians — are at the center of the escalating violence that began on Saturday between Hamas and Israeli forces.
While tensions over Jewish and Muslim holy sites remain a contentious part of the war, Christians who live and work throughout the the Holy Land are also under attack.
Amid all the destruction has been some positive news. Contrary to some reports, Gaza City’s Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius, built in the 12th century, was not destroyed in the bombings.
The fake story had originated on social media on Monday by self-described investigative journalist Sulaiman Ahmed, who claimed the building had been destroyed in an Israel Air Force bombing. The post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, received over a million views within three hours of being posted.
“Our beloved brothers in the Lord, we inform you that the church of St. Porferius [sic] in Gaza is in the best condition,” the church wrote in a post on X. “And the news you spread is nothing more than rumors. We thank all of you who asked and cared. And we ask you to pray for us.”
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While tensions over Jewish and Muslim holy sites remain a contentious part of the war, Christians who live and work throughout the the Holy Land are also under attack.
Amid all the destruction has been some positive news. Contrary to some reports, Gaza City’s Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius, built in the 12th century, was not destroyed in the bombings.
The fake story had originated on social media on Monday by self-described investigative journalist Sulaiman Ahmed, who claimed the building had been destroyed in an Israel Air Force bombing. The post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, received over a million views within three hours of being posted.
“Our beloved brothers in the Lord, we inform you that the church of St. Porferius [sic] in Gaza is in the best condition,” the church wrote in a post on X. “And the news you spread is nothing more than rumors. We thank all of you who asked and cared. And we ask you to pray for us.”
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Israel At War: Gaza City’s Greek Orthodox Church Undamaged By IDF Bombings
While tensions over Jewish and Muslim holy sites remain a contentious part of the war, Christians who live and work throughout the the Holy Land are also under attack. Amid all the destruction has been some positive news. Contrary to reports, Gaza City’s Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius, bu
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