Priests, religious discuss conditions in Syria’s largest city
November 24, 2015
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has published an interview with two priests and three religious sisters who serve in Aleppo, Syria’s largest city.
“Living conditions are obviously very hard and tough,” the priests and religious said. “Families live on their water reserves, for there’s not much left at their disposal. No power. Generators were installed, and citizens could buy amperes for one or two hours a day. Shops are open, so are markets; public transportation is functional. Life goes on.”
“Those who stayed – a majority of Catholics – carry on living, despite everything, in an amazing spirit of faith and hope,” they added. “They however are confronted with a dilemma, facing the danger; some fear the coming of Daesh (ISIS) and consider fleeing away. Others are determined to stay, no matter what.”
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