Archbishop Angaelos: The story of Egypt’s Christians
February 2024Egypt was one of the first places to hear the Gospel, but centuries of persecution and upheaval have taken their toll on its Christian population and its Christian heritage has been largely forgotten. SAT-7’s Communications and Resources Officer, Annabel Moule, recently caught up with Archbishop Angaelos, the Coptic Archbishop of London and Chair of SAT-7’s International Council, to talk about […]
Man from Nazareth who hated God finds faith
“I hate God and will do until the day I see Him.” By the end of last year, Fahad* from Nazareth had seen enough. His mind was made up: God was an evil being who “turns a blind eye to injustices and does nothing in response to people being crushed”. He was certain he could not be convinced otherwise. Content […]
Praise “louder than the blast of bombs” at special worship event
Praise from a gathering of 10,000 Christians at a special worship event in Lebanon was said to be “louder than the blast of bombs” as leaders affirmed the power of Church unity in the “afflicted” Middle East region. The event, Beirut 2024, was held recently as part of celebrations for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18-25 January) […]
“I forgave my father’s killer”
February 2024Calls for revenge can be deafening in the Middle East and North Africa, where lives are regularly torn apart by national conflicts, community tensions, and personal feuds. But SAT-7 is sharing a radically different message through the stories of Christians who choose to follow Christ’s call to forgive their enemies. Rania Nassar, 50, grew up in an atmosphere filled with […]
Middle East Briefing – February 2024
February 2024A year on from the two devastating earthquakes that hit Türkiye and Syria, the repercussions are still being felt for many people who live in the two countries. Elsewhere, the new World Watch List highlights the dangers facing Christians the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and conflict in the Holy Land continues to deepen, bringing stronger calls from international […]
Iraqi church documentary brings hope in face of regional conflict
February 2024As regional tensions provoked by the war in Gaza continue to escalate, people in the Middle East feel increasingly hopeless. But the resilience shown by the people of Iraq – especially the Christian community – tells a story that can bring hope to others. This was the purpose of two special SAT-7 documentaries filmed in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi […]
Iraqi women’s stories of faith and strength in adversity
Women from Iraq have shared powerful stories of faith and strength in the face of adversity as part of two special SAT-7 documentaries that highlighted the resilience of the Church in a country blighted by conflict and instability. The stories reveal the impact of war and persecution on women in particular as they seek to care for their families, but […]
Supporting viewers through the ups and downs of marriage
February 2024We have been hearing from many of our viewers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) about their desire for healthier marriages. While some contact us in desperate need of help, others get in touch to share stories of God’s faithfulness. Whatever their situation, SAT-7 seeks to listen to their needs, provide support, and encourage godliness in our viewers’ […]