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Melkite Greek Catholic Archbishop Jean-Clément Jeanbart described a Church alive, but it needs partners for its ‘Build to Stay’ movement
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Aleppo's Melkite Greek Catholic Cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this Cathedral built around 1830 unexpectedly during the Ottoman empire that prohibited all constructions of churches, it has been a place where many Christians have received multitude of blessings, reason why for centuries thousands of pilgrims go to venerate our Lady to Whom this Cathedral is dedicated.

During these last years of the Syrian conflict, this Cathedral had been a symbol of hope, but the Cathedral became the front line of heavy fighting. A massive rocket bombardment devastated the Cathedral.

One year ago Archbishop Jeanbart sent his appeal to the Christians around the World. Read more…