The Mar Behnam church in the predominantly Christian Karakosch not far from Mossul was devastated and set on fire by the IS, so that the church walls and ceilings are sooty. The bell tower was blown up. The Christian population was expelled by the IS, but returns to their homes in large numbers. Some churches could be rebuilt, so that church services can take place there again. Nevertheless, the Christians are now threatened by the Shiite conquerors of the province Ninawa and the capital Mossul and are more and more repressed, so that the Christians do not have good prospects for a further lif
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3723 x 5584 px | 31.5 x 47.3 cm | 12.4 x 18.6 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
4 March 2018Location:
Karakosch IraqMore information:
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The Mar Behnam church in the predominantly Christian Karakosch not far from Mossul was devastated and set on fire by the IS, so that the church walls and ceilings are sooty. The bell tower was blown up. The Christian population was expelled by the IS, but returns to their homes in large numbers. Some churches could be rebuilt, so that church services can take place there again. Nevertheless, the Christians are now threatened by the Shiite conquerors of the province Ninawa and the capital Mossul and are more and more repressed, so that the Christians do not have good prospects for a further life in their cities.