Today it is commonplace to hear news reports of Christians in the Middle East being murdered for their faith and to see pictures of ancient churches burning to the ground after being bombed by terrorists. And while most Catholics are horrified by these reports, few can explain who those Christians are, where they came from and what they are doing living in a predominately Muslim country. Who are the Coptic Christians of Egypt? What are Catholics to think of the Orthodox Churches of Syria and Lebanon? Who are the Christians of Iraq who are fleeing for their lives? In this timely presentation, we will take a look at the apostolic origins of the various Churches in the Middle East and consider their relationship with the Catholic Church.
As always, any young adult (age 18-39), Catholic or not, is welcome to attend. The drinks are on us. Come early for a good seat. Our events are packed with amazing young adults. New faces are always welcome. We want to extend a special thanks to our good friends at Monk's Cellar who have opened their restaurant to us. You buying dinner is the best way to thank them for their hospitality.
Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo is the pastor of St. George Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Sacramento. He graduated from Christendom College in 2004 and completed a master‘s degree in systematic theology with an Advanced Apostolic Catechetical Diploma at Christendom's Graduate School.
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