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Refugees at our monastery
in Latakia

Yesterday's post raked 1401 views ... that's a record. I wonder how many are just stalkers. Anyway I guess the topic of the earthquake is catching everyone's attention.

11,200 dead from the earthquake. It's a dreadful tragedy and all manner of help is needed - from prayers to financial to going and serve in those affected places. Of course I won't recommend the last option as you would need to be a professional. But everyone can pray ... and we should. The poor victims have lost everything, and in this cold and rainy winter with no food, medicine or family. The friars in Aleppo and Latakia are doing their best to shelter the survivors in our schools and parish halls. 

I was asked this morning to help raise funds for our parishioners ... for our churches sheltering the victims. If you can help, please write to holylandassist@gmail.com

Thanks very much