Syria: Islamic chanter enters Greek Orthodox church with minister of culture, sings hymn saying Christ was created
If a Christian minister of state had gone into a mosque in the presence of a chanter who sang a hymn contradicting Islamic beliefs, we’d never hear the end of it. But this will pass by unremarked.
Syrian minister of culture sparks controversy with Islamic chant in Orthodox church
by Zoe Romanowsky, CNA, August 21, 2025 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):
Syrian minister of culture sparks controversy with Islamic chant in Orthodox church
Syrian Culture Minister Mohammed Saleh was criticized this week after a video surfaced showing him at a historic Orthodox church with Islamic chanter Al-Mu’tasim Billah Al-Assali, who performed an Islamic hymn with lyrics that directly contradict Christian beliefs.
According to ACI MENA, CNA’s Arabic-language news partner, the video was filmed inside the Church of St. Ananias in Damascus, a Greek Orthodox landmark built in 1815. It shows Saleh with Billah Al-Assali, who performed a chant that calls Christ “a creation” and says that he came “bearing good news of Mohammad.”
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.”
"Good news of Mohammed" - thats hilarious. Christ fulfilled the Law and introduced grace and the Holy Spirit to His followers. Mohammed ended Christ as the Son of God, the Holy Spirit, and grace, and reintroduced the Law to his followers. Where's the good news there?
