ALEPPO’S ST. KEVORK CHURCH SET ABLAZE

Monday, October 29th, 2012

The damage in the St. Kevork Church

BEIRUT (Aztag)-The St. Kevork Armenian Church located in the Nor
Kyugh neighborhood of Aleppo was set ablaze, local observers confirmed
on Monday.

“The inside of the church, including offices and artifacts have been
badly burned,” said spokesman of the Syrian Prelacy Jirair Reyisian,
who spoke by telephone with the Beirut-based Aztag newspaper.

“The recently closed Mesrobian Armenian school, which is adjacent to
the church, including its kindergarten and elementary school buildings
have been severely damaged,” added Reyisian.

“In light of this barbaric act, we condemn this criminal act with the
conviction and belief that those responsible for these inhumane acts
against placed of worship, starting with the historic Mosque to other
places of prayer and now the St. Kevork Church, will be punished,”
added Reyisian.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress