Category Archives: Press Release

Lift Sanctions against Syria

Posted on February 17, 2023 by fatherdave

This appeal comes from my friend, Dr Chandra Muzaffar, the president of the International Movement for a Just World based in Kuala Lumper, Malaysia.  The International Movement for a Just World (JUST) urges the American, British, Australian, Canadian, Swiss and some … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis calls for peace in Syria

Posted on July 7, 2016 by fatherdave

“How can you believe in someone who caresses you with the right hand and strikes you with the left hand?” These are the powerful and pointed words of one of the greatest spiritual leaders the church has seen in my … Continue reading →

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Mairead Maguire appeals to UK government to talk to Syrian Government

Posted on September 18, 2015 by fatherdave

Another prophetic all from dear Mairead: MAIREAD MAGUIRE  APPEALS TO UK GOVERNMENT TO TALK TO SYRIAN GOVERNMENT AND ISLAMIC MILITANTS IN ORDER TO HELP SOLVE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS Nobel Peace Laureate, Mairead Maguire, today called upon the UK Government to … Continue reading →

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Boxing in the streets of Syria

Posted on May 26, 2014 by fatherdave

It’s been a long time in production but here it is – the video that I’ve been yearning to share with you since returning from our peace mission: “Boxing in the Streets of Syria” My plan is to use this video … Continue reading →

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Mairead Maguire reports on the 2014 Peace Pilgrimage to Syria

Posted on May 7, 2014 by fatherdave

I’ve had the privilege of joining Mairead and her team on both of her recent visits to Syria. She is an inspiring leader whose wisdom is only overshadowed by her humility. What follows is her personal report of our April 2014 mission. … Continue reading →

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Presbyterians meet with Bashar Al-Assad

Posted on January 22, 2014 by fatherdave

Last weekend a delegation from the US Presbyterian Church meet with Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad, during their week-long visit to Syria where they linked up with various partner churches and monitored work carried out by their own aid agencies. It … Continue reading →

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World Council of Churches calls for an end to violence in Syria

Posted on January 21, 2014 by fatherdave

It is a shame that the church has no formal involvement in Geneva II. We take it for granted that the big decisions about Syria’s future are going to be made by the political power-players – most specifically by the … Continue reading →

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Mother Agnes nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Posted on January 8, 2014 by fatherdave

The nomination has been made by Nobel peace laureate Mairead Maguire of the Peace People of Ireland. Press release – 4th January, 2014 Mother Agnes Mariam of the Cross (civil name Fadia Laham) and the Mussalaha Reconciliation Initiative in Syria, has been nominated … Continue reading →

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Mairead Maguire commends Mother Agnes of Homs to the American people

Posted on November 4, 2013 by fatherdave

What follows is an open letter from my friend and hero, Mairead Maguire, to the people of the USA, commending Mother Agnes Mariam’s speaking tour. I had the privilege of joining both Mairead and Mother Agnes in the Mussalaha peace … Continue reading →

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"Arming the rebels will not help Syria" says Mairead Maguire

Posted on August 26, 2013 by fatherdave

The following is a press release from “The Peace People” of Northern Ireland. You can find out more about their wonderful work via their website – peacepeople.com… 26th August 2013 Mairead Maguire, Nobel peace laureate, today appealed to the Rt. Hon. … Continue reading →

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