SAT-7’s Persian channel is supporting distressed viewers in Iran following a wave of air strikes on the country overnight. SAT-7 PARS went live this morning (13 June) with a special episode of Mirror to give viewers the opportunity to share their feelings and prayer requests. One female caller said: “We truly appreciate your connection with us and are grateful for […]
As Father’s Day is marked on different dates across the world this month, SAT-7’s CEO Rita El-Mounayer reflects on her childhood during Lebanon’s civil war and the long-lasting impact of her own father on who – and where – she is today. Rita shared her story with Liz Wright’s Live Your Best Life podcast, which you can watch in full […]
“Out of Egypt I called my son.” Matthew 2:15 Every 1 June, the Church in Egypt celebrates the entry of the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary and Joseph) to Egypt as they fled from the persecution of Herod over 2,000 years ago. According to the traditions of the Church in Egypt, the Holy Family spent over three years there, travelling along […]
Across its channels, SAT-7 is helping parents in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to raise their children with love and wisdom. As parents from all walks of life engage with our talk shows, workshops and Viewer Support services, they are given the tools they need to impact their children positively and improve dynamics in the family home. While […]
As traditional patterns of watching television give way to varied forms of viewing content, SAT-7 is making more Christ-centred programmes available on its free-to-access streaming platform SAT-7 PLUS. With nearly 1.3 million unique users, the platform is growing in popularity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Unlike most streaming platforms, there are no barriers to access SAT-7 PLUS. […]
The SAT-7 PARS Viewer Support team, made up of Iranian believers living outside their homeland, has been deeply impacted by the stream of troubling news from Iran in recent weeks. Events including a catastrophic explosion at the country’s largest commercial port, the imprisonment of three Christians – one a pregnant woman – for their faith, and Iran’s deepening economic crisis, […]
From ongoing conflict in Gaza and Sudan to Türkiye’s earthquakes and political unrest, Christian communities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are facing immense physical and emotional trials. At the same time, the passing of Pope Francis – a global symbol of peace and unity – has stirred reflection and renewed calls for compassion and courage. Through it […]
For Turkish people seeking Jesus, it can be difficult to build an accurate understanding of the Christian faith, find spiritual encouragement, and connect with a vibrant church. We recently heard from SAT-7 TÜRK viewer Ercan*, who overcame the odds to find Jesus and community in Türkiye. “CHANGED MY LIFE” “I have been researching about Christianity for many years,” Ercan said […]
As the war in Gaza looks set to intensify, with an expanded offensive anticipated, the region’s Christians have been remembering the late Pope Francis and his final phone conversation with them, in which he called for peace and justice in the Holy Land. Fr Gabriel Romanelli of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza described on SAT-7 ARABIC program You […]
By George Makeen, SAT-7 Ministry Content Advisor SAT-7’s George Makeen reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy of communicating Christian teaching to those beyond the Church, and how we all need to reject labelling and stereotypes in order to connect with those who are different from us. the danger of labels Labelling people in narrow and restrictive ways is usually condemned as […]