Bishops Abducted in Syria in 2013 Alive, Currently in Raqqa
ICC Note: In 2013 two Syrian bishops were abducted near the northern city of Aleppo, in December of 2015 reports of their execution emerged. Now, according to Mother Agnes Mariam Salib, the two are alive and currently being held in the city of Raqqa, occupied by ISIS militants. Mother Salib said they are still very concerned for the bishop’s survival and well being.
In 2013, militants captured Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Aleppo Paul Yazidzhi and Syriac Orthodox Metropolitan of Aleppo John Ibrahim. In December 2015, reports emerged about their execution.
“We have received information from our sources that they are in Raqqa, and we are concerned over their lives. We are praying for their liberation before the final attack on Raqqa,” Mother Agnes Mariam Salib said at a press conference She added that numerous Christian community members were also praying for the liberation of the two bishops.
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