Maaloula - one of Syria's most ancient Christian villages

Maaloula is a beautiful little village nestled in the hills north of Damascus, or, at least, it was beautiful until the rebels invaded in October 2014, beheading and kidnapping, looting and pillaging.

The people of Maaloula though are as as beautiful as ever, and the town is gradually being rebuilt.

May God strengthen them and protect these good people from another encounter with the men carrying the black flag.