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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Russian Patriarch to Obama: Syria’s Christians Nearing ‘Extermination’

The leader of Russia's 150 million Orthodox Christians begs the president not to give aid to Syrian jihadis.
By Raymond Ibrahim September 18, 2013
While many were fixated on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent letter to the American people, another letter from another Russian leader — this one directly addressed to the U.S. president — was missed.
On September 10, Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill issued a letter addressed to “His Excellency Mr. Barack Obama, President, United States.” Whether one wishes to interpret the letter as a product of politics or sincerity, it accurately highlights the plight of Syria’s Christians, especially in the context of a larger civilizational struggle.  I repost major portions of the letter below, interspersed with my observations for added context:
Your Excellency, Dear Mr. President,….To Read More…..

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