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Painting inside the hall of prayers at the Deir Mar MusaThe ancient Syrian monastery of St. Moses the Abyssinian (Deir Mar Musa el-Habashi) overlooks a harsh valley in the mountains east of the small town of Nebek, 80 km north of Damascus, and about 1320 metres above sea level. A monastery on the top of a mountain in the middle of the desert. 6 christian monks and 2 nuns stay here, and welcomes all kind of visitors. Interfaith dialogue is important here. The new foundation of the monastic community started in 1991. On a social level, the community of Deir Mar Musa works to develop services which facilitate inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue and harmony.
For more information, see their homepage.
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Holy books and scripts at the hall of prayers at the Deir Mar Musa MonastaryThe ancient Syrian monastery of St. Moses the Abyssinian (Deir Mar Musa el-Habashi) overlooks a harsh valley in the mountains east of the small town of Nebek, 80 km north of Damascus, and about 1320 metres above sea level. A monastery on the top of a mountain in the middle of the desert. 6 christian monks and 2 nuns stay here, and welcomes all kind of visitors. Interfaith dialogue is important here. The new foundation of the monastic community started in 1991. On a social level, the community of Deir Mar Musa works to develop services which facilitate inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue and harmony.
For more information, see their homepage.
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The bismillah written in calligraphic styling resembeling a birdThe ancient Syrian monastery of St. Moses the Abyssinian (Deir Mar Musa el-Habashi) overlooks a harsh valley in the mountains east of the small town of Nebek, 80 km north of Damascus, and about 1320 metres above sea level. A monastery on the top of a mountain in the middle of the desert. 6 christian monks and 2 nuns stay here, and welcomes all kind of visitors. Interfaith dialogue is important here. The new foundation of the monastic community started in 1991. On a social level, the community of Deir Mar Musa works to develop services which facilitate inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue and harmony.
For more information, see their homepage.
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Short door at the Deir Mar Musa MonastaryThe ancient Syrian monastery of St. Moses the Abyssinian (Deir Mar Musa el-Habashi) overlooks a harsh valley in the mountains east of the small town of Nebek, 80 km north of Damascus, and about 1320 metres above sea level. A monastery on the top of a mountain in the middle of the desert. 6 christian monks and 2 nuns stay here, and welcomes all kind of visitors. Interfaith dialogue is important here. The new foundation of the monastic community started in 1991. On a social level, the community of Deir Mar Musa works to develop services which facilitate inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue and harmony.
For more information, see their homepage.
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The Convent of Saint Tekla in MaalulaMost people talk the aramaic language, the language of Isa / Jesus (as) in Maalula. The inhabitants of Maalula are the natural descendants of those Semitic tribes which populated the Syrian desert and part of Mesopotamia 14 centuries ago. Most people living here are Christians, only some are muslims. There are plenty of churches, cross and Christian holy places, but one single mosque.
St. Tekla, believed to have been the daughter of Prince Seljukida, a follower of St. Peter. She converted to Christianity and broke her engagement to devote herself completely to God. Her fiancé did not like that, and several times he tried to kill her. She survived each murder attempt, it is said, with a little divine intervention. It is also believed that St. Tekla took asylum in a nearby grotto; the spot is still marked with a shrine to the saint.
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Two veiled woman at The Convent of Saint Tekla in MaalulaThe woman to the right is muslim, while the woman to the right is a Christian nun.
Most people talk the aramaic language, the language of Isa / Jesus (as) in Maalula. The inhabitants of Maalula are the natural descendants of those Semitic tribes which populated the Syrian desert and part of Mesopotamia 14 centuries ago. Most people living here are Christians, only some are muslims. There are plenty of churches, cross and Christian holy places, but one single mosque.
St. Tekla, believed to have been the daughter of Prince Seljukida, a follower of St. Peter. She converted to Christianity and broke her engagement to devote herself completely to God. Her fiancé did not like that, and several times he tried to kill her. She survived each murder attempt, it is said, with a little divine intervention. It is also believed that St. Tekla took asylum in a nearby grotto; the spot is still marked with a shrine to the saint.
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The best ever no-smoking sign at the Convent of Saint Tekla in Maalula"Your visit is our pleasure and your smoke is damaging us" - can it be said any better? :)
Most people talk the aramaic language, the language of Isa / Jesus (as) in Maalula. The inhabitants of Maalula are the natural descendants of those Semitic tribes which populated the Syrian desert and part of Mesopotamia 14 centuries ago. Most people living here are Christians, only some are muslims. There are plenty of churches, cross and Christian holy places, but one single mosque.
St. Tekla, believed to have been the daughter of Prince Seljukida, a follower of St. Peter. She converted to Christianity and broke her engagement to devote herself completely to God. Her fiancé did not like that, and several times he tried to kill her. She survived each murder attempt, it is said, with a little divine intervention. It is also believed that St. Tekla took asylum in a nearby grotto; the spot is still marked with a shrine to the saint.
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The entrance to the convent of Saint Tekla in MaalulaNotice that the shoes are to be taken of before entering. Just like in a mosque.
Most people talk the aramaic language, the language of Isa / Jesus (as) in Maalula. The inhabitants of Maalula are the natural descendants of those Semitic tribes which populated the Syrian desert and part of Mesopotamia 14 centuries ago. Most people living here are Christians, only some are muslims. There are plenty of churches, cross and Christian holy places, but one single mosque.
St. Tekla, believed to have been the daughter of Prince Seljukida, a follower of St. Peter. She converted to Christianity and broke her engagement to devote herself completely to God. Her fiancé did not like that, and several times he tried to kill her. She survived each murder attempt, it is said, with a little divine intervention. It is also believed that St. Tekla took asylum in a nearby grotto; the spot is still marked with a shrine to the saint.
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A shop at id ul fitr in the Palestinian refugee Garamana in DamascusId ul fitr is the holiday celebrated after Ramadan - the month of fasting.
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A street of the Palestinian refugee Garamana in Damascus on id ul fitr.This camp is far better off than others in Syria, as it is in the capital, Damascus, and therefor the government take better care of them.
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A shy little boy at the Palestinian refugee Garamana in Damascus on id ul fitr.This camp is far better off than others in Syria, as it is in the capital, Damascus, and therefor the government take better care of them.
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A barber's shop the Palestinian refugee Garamana in Damascus on id ul fitr.Id ul fitr is the holiday celebrated after Ramadan - the month of fasting.
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