May 27, 2001

Remembering the faithful witness of the Iraqi Church.

As Marthame and Abuna Louis headed into the worship service this morning, Abuna asked him to say a few words about the trip to Iraq. Marthame jumped at the chance, sharing our trip with the congregation that we went representing not only American Christians, but also Zababdeh. We had seen a church that was a model of ecumenical cooperation, and that remained faithful in the face of adversity. He then shared the basic message of the Conference: "Let us pray together for the peace of Christ."