/R E P E A T -- Notice of press conference - The Assembly of Eastern Christian Churches in Canada/ Français
Thousands of citizens expected Sunday, August 24, in Montreal, in solidarity with Christian minorities in Iraq, Syria and the Levant. Together, let us act before it is too late. Let us denounce this religious genocide!
MONTREAL, Aug. 20, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - The Assembly of Eastern Christian Churches in Canada will hold a press conference this Friday at 11:00 a.m., in order to : (1) call for a peaceful march on Sunday, August 24, in solidarity with victims of violence in Syria and Iraq, especially the persecuted religious minorities, in particular the Christians of the Middle East; (2) answer questions concerning the barbarous massacres: decapitations and systematic crucifixions of these populations because of their faith and identity. Quebec citizens are invited to participate in this gathering so that together we may denounce these genocidal horrors.
Press Conference
When: Friday August 22nd, 11:00 a.m.
Where: Saint-Maron Eparchy, 12475 Grenet Street, Montreal, QC, H4J 2K4
The press conference will be presided by His Excellency Paul Marwan Tabet, Maronite Bishop of Canada and spokesperson for the Assembly of Eastern Christian Churches in Canada.
Also present: Bishops, priests, and committed laypersons belonging to the following Churches: Maronite Catholic, Syriac Catholic and Orthodox, Greek-Melkite Catholic, Antiochian Orthodox, Armenian Catholic and Orthodox, Coptic Catholic and Orthodox, Chaldean, Protestant.
Moderator: Mr. Antoine A. Malek.
Solidarity March
When: Sunday, August 24th, 2014
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 10025 de l'Acadie Boulevard, Montreal, QC, H4N 2S1
St-Sauveur Cathedral
March towards Marcellin-Wilson Parc
Sequence of events:
Prayer - March towards Marcellin-Wilson Parc – Candlelight Vigil will continue until 7:30 p.m.
Note: Only Canadian flags, candles, crosses and posters prepared by the organizers will be allowed.
Note to Journalists
Canadians and Quebeckers belonging to these churches represent more than a million people living in Quebec and across Canada for three generations. The number of Christians in the Middle East living under threat of extinction is estimated at 12 to 15 million, divided into eleven Eastern Christian churches.
SOURCE: Assembly of Eastern Christian Churches in Canada
Information: Ms. Maro Akoury, Organizing Committee Member, Communications & Media Relations (514) 771-3031 [email protected]; Volunteers: Please contact Ms. Fadia Nassr, Organizing Committees' Coordinator at: (514) 827-1024
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