SYRIAN CLERICS VISIT AL-GOLANI: three lessons for 2025
On Tuesday, 31 January 2024, Ahmed al-Sharaa (alias Abu Mohammed al-Golani), advanced his commitment to minority rights by meeting with senior Syrian Christian leaders in Damascus. For the Church in Syria, this moment represents a watershed event; a pivotal turning point that will not only shape the future of faith in Syria but could also serve as a beacon for the entire Middle East. This significant juncture required three key components, which can also serve as valuable reminders to the Western Church as we approach 2025—a year that promises both opportunities and challenges.