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The '''National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia''' is a church in [[Latakia]], [[Syria]]. It is a member of the Synod of Syria and Lebanon, and with a capacity of around 400, it is one of the biggest churches in Latakia, having approximately 1000 members. Weekly activities in the church include the main Sunday service and Sunday school on Fridays, in addition to Bible study and conferences. The church has many teams for Christian songs, theater, and football games.
The '''National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia''' is a church in [[Latakia]], [[Syria]]. It is a member of the Synod of Syria and Lebanon.<ref name=churchlist>{{cite web |title=Churches – NESSL |url=https://synod-sl.org/churches/ |website=synod-sl.org |publisher=The National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon |access-date=28 February 2024}}</ref> With a capacity of around 400, it is one of the biggest churches in Latakia,{{as of?|date=February 2024}} having approximately 1000 members.<ref name=war-2014>{{cite news |title=Syrian pastor visits Snohomish to spread words of peace |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/syrian-pastor-visits-snohomish-to-spread-words-of-peace/ |access-date=28 February 2024 |work=HeraldNet.com |date=3 October 2014}}</ref> Weekly activities in the church include the main Sunday service and Sunday school on Fridays, in addition to Bible study and conferences. The church has many teams for Christian songs, theater, and football games.


==History==
==History==
The National Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Latakia is one of the evangelical churches in Syria affiliated to the [[National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon]] . In 1856 a large number of Western missionaries came to the Middle East, which was then under [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] rule. The missionaries began holding services in a large number of cities and villages in the area and set up schools, using local teachers, near the churches. The first service in Latakia took place in 1859 in a rented house. In 1860 the first boys' school was opened, with kindergarten, elementary, and middle school classes offered.
The National Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Latakia is one of the 20 churches in Syria affiliated to the [[National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon]].<ref name=churchlist/> In the 19th century, a large number of Western missionaries came to the Middle East, which was then under [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] rule. The missionaries began holding services in a large number of cities and villages in the area and set up schools, using local teachers, near the churches. In 1856, members of the the Reformed Presbyterian Church and the Free Scottish Church came to Latakia.<ref name=Edgar-1998>{{cite journal |last1=Edgar |first1=Bill |title=Founding Churches in Ottoman Empire Territory |journal=RP Foreign Missions, 1856-1974 |date=June 13, 1998 |url=https://www.broomallrpc.org/articles/founding-churches-in-ottoman-empire-territory |access-date=28 February 2024 |publisher=Broomall Reformed Presbyterian Church}}</ref> They are commemorated by [[cenotaph]] gravestones located in front of the church.<ref>{{cite web |title=Syria #2: The Life of the Church |url=https://www.theoutreachfoundation.org/trip-blog/2022/10/17/syria-2-the-life-of-the-church |website=The Outreach Foundation |access-date=28 February 2024 |date=17 October 2022}}</ref>

The first service in Latakia took place in 1859 in a rented house. In 1860 the first boys' school was opened, with kindergarten, elementary, and middle school classes offered.{{cn|date=February 2024}} By 1876, the mission compound contained a three-storey girls' school, a chapel, and a hospital; by 1880 the mission also owned and ran various schools and buildings in the wider town and surrounding areas. The church itself, however, was not established until 1890.<ref name=Edgar-1998/>

The [[First World War]] left 100 of of the church's 287 members missing. Most missionaries left Latakia during the war, when [[German–Ottoman alliance|the Ottoman Empire was aligned with Germany]]. The church's position was improved when Syria became a French colony after the war. The Synod installed Rev. Khalil Awad at Latakia in 1921 as its first pastor of Syrian origin. After the [[Second World War]] new missionaries arrived, but the church's schools were soon closed by the government of the new [[Syrian Republic (1946–63)]].<ref name=Edgar-1998/>

In 2014 and 2020, the pastor of the church, Rev. Salam Hanna, spoke about the difficulties faced by the congregation in the [[Syrian Civil War]].<ref name=war-2014/><ref>{{cite news |title=In civil war and economic collapse, Syrian ministers find hope in the Gospel, partnerships |url=https://www.presbyterianmission.org/story/in-civil-war-and-economic-collapse-syrian-ministers-find-hope-in-the-gospel/ |access-date=28 February 2024 |work=Presbyterian Mission Agency |date=14 December 2020}}</ref> In 2023 the church sheltered people affected by the [[Turkey–Syria earthquakes]] and took part in relief and rebuilding efforts in the city.<ref>{{cite web |title=Combined NESSL Updates |url=https://static1.squarespace.com/static/524c23d0e4b09b795fb0cfbe/t/63f64b06061a8c70cd5e6c59/1677085447226/Combined+NESSL+Updates.pdf |publisher=The National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon |access-date=28 February 2024}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Christianity in Syria]]


==References==
==References==
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* [http://rudefox.com/national-evangelical-presbyterian-church-latakia/ Home page]

==External links==
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* [http://rudefox.com/national-evangelical-presbyterian-church-latakia/ Home page]{{dead link|date=Feabruary 2024}}
* {{cite web |title=قنشرين- الكنيسة الإنجيلية المشيخية الوطنية |url=https://church.qenshrin.com/church.php?id=87 |website=church.qenshrin.com |access-date=28 February 2024 |language=ar}}



[[Category:Buildings and structures in Latakia]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Latakia]]

Revision as of 16:53, 28 February 2024

National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia
الكنيسة الإنجيلية المشيخية الوطنية في اللاذقيّة
Entrance to the church
Religion
AffiliationEvangelical Presbyterian
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusActive
Year consecrated1876
Location
LocationLatakia, Syria
Geographic coordinates35°31′07″N 35°46′23″E / 35.5186°N 35.7731°E / 35.5186; 35.7731
Architecture
TypeChurch
StyleByzantine architecture
Inside the church

The National Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Latakia is a church in Latakia, Syria. It is a member of the Synod of Syria and Lebanon.[1] With a capacity of around 400, it is one of the biggest churches in Latakia,[as of?] having approximately 1000 members.[2] Weekly activities in the church include the main Sunday service and Sunday school on Fridays, in addition to Bible study and conferences. The church has many teams for Christian songs, theater, and football games.

History

The National Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Latakia is one of the 20 churches in Syria affiliated to the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon.[1] In the 19th century, a large number of Western missionaries came to the Middle East, which was then under Ottoman rule. The missionaries began holding services in a large number of cities and villages in the area and set up schools, using local teachers, near the churches. In 1856, members of the the Reformed Presbyterian Church and the Free Scottish Church came to Latakia.[3] They are commemorated by cenotaph gravestones located in front of the church.[4]

The first service in Latakia took place in 1859 in a rented house. In 1860 the first boys' school was opened, with kindergarten, elementary, and middle school classes offered.[citation needed] By 1876, the mission compound contained a three-storey girls' school, a chapel, and a hospital; by 1880 the mission also owned and ran various schools and buildings in the wider town and surrounding areas. The church itself, however, was not established until 1890.[3]

The First World War left 100 of of the church's 287 members missing. Most missionaries left Latakia during the war, when the Ottoman Empire was aligned with Germany. The church's position was improved when Syria became a French colony after the war. The Synod installed Rev. Khalil Awad at Latakia in 1921 as its first pastor of Syrian origin. After the Second World War new missionaries arrived, but the church's schools were soon closed by the government of the new Syrian Republic (1946–63).[3]

In 2014 and 2020, the pastor of the church, Rev. Salam Hanna, spoke about the difficulties faced by the congregation in the Syrian Civil War.[2][5] In 2023 the church sheltered people affected by the Turkey–Syria earthquakes and took part in relief and rebuilding efforts in the city.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Churches – NESSL". synod-sl.org. The National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Syrian pastor visits Snohomish to spread words of peace". HeraldNet.com. 3 October 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Edgar, Bill (June 13, 1998). "Founding Churches in Ottoman Empire Territory". RP Foreign Missions, 1856-1974. Broomall Reformed Presbyterian Church. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Syria #2: The Life of the Church". The Outreach Foundation. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  5. ^ "In civil war and economic collapse, Syrian ministers find hope in the Gospel, partnerships". Presbyterian Mission Agency. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Combined NESSL Updates" (PDF). The National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon. Retrieved 28 February 2024.

External links

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