Syrian Minister of Culture Sparks Controversy With Islamic Chant in Orthodox Church

Syrian Minister of Culture Sparks Controversy With Islamic Chant in Orthodox Church

Screenshot Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Saleh with Islamic chanter Al-Mu’tasim Billah Al-Assali inside St. Ananias Orthodix Church in Damascus, Syria. Billah Al-Assali performed an Islamic hymn with lyrics that directly contradict Christian beliefs. The footage sparked a backlash on social media, drawing criticism from Christians as well as Muslims who voiced disapproval and described it as a 'provocation.'

Syrian minister of culture sparks controversy with Islamic chant in Orthodox church

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Saleh with Islamic chanter Al-Mu’tasim Billah Al-Assali inside St. Ananias Orthodix Church in Damascus, Syria. Billah Al-Assali performed an Islamic hymn with lyrics that directly contradict Christian beliefs.... [...]

Syrian minister of culture sparks controversy with Islamic chant in church

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Saleh with Islamic chanter Al-Mu’tasim Billah Al-Assali inside St. Ananias Orthodix Church in Damascus, Syria. Billah Al-Assali performed an Islamic hymn with lyrics that directly contradict Christian beliefs. / Credit: Screenshot from Muhammad Moaz Zakaria’s Facebook page CNA Staff, Aug 21, 2025 / 17:56 pm (CNA). Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed:Syrian min…