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Christians Erect a Cross in Celebration of Removing IS Militants from Mosul Airport

February 28, 2017
February 28, 2017


Last month, Iraqi forces reclaimed a majority of Mosul’s airport from the control of the Islamic State, otherwise known as ISIS; the victory itself was part of the wider efforts to expel ISIS militants completely from the city. As a momentum to their victory, a cross was erected and a Mass was held after two and half years of silence. The people set off fireworks and cheered, “Victory! Victory! Victory! For those who chose the faith and those who return!”  Learn more: http://ow.ly/4ByQ309rsTl

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