Fleeing a Massacre, Syrian Muslims Found Comfort Through Church

Fleeing a Massacre, Syrian Muslims Found Comfort Through Church

Ozan Kose / Contributor / Getty A small congregation in the Tartous countryside of western Syria held an unusual Mother’s Day service this March. The passages were customary, as the pastor read from Proverbs 31 and 1 Corinthians 13. So were the praise songs, including an Arabic version of “How Great Thou Art.” The crafts, snacks, and cake were like those served at any youth-focused event. Fifty moms and their kids enjoyed the cool weather at a l…