Pemptousia FM: The struggles and relief work in Syria

Seraphim Danckaert

​Guest host Seraphim Danckaert speaks with Samer Laham from the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Syria regarding the joint effort of the Syrian Patriarchate and International Orthodox Christian Charities ​(IOCC​)​. With ​extensive experience ​in Syria, Mr. Laham is able to describe the current living conditions inside the country. ​These two organizations rely on their faith in God’s providence ​to give them courage to persevere in difficult situations​,​ reaching more than 2.3 million people with humanitarian relief. Their mission is to serve people with dignity and love. ​

IOCC supports one of the largest established humanitarian relief networks in Syria. Since February 2012, IOCC has provided relief to over 2.5 million people affected by the Syrian Crisis​,​ through programs that include emergency aid, shelter, health, aid to infants, education, psychosocial support, sanitation and hygiene, and economic recovery.

You can help the victims of poverty and conflicts around the world by making a financial gift to the IOCC Syria Relief Fund​,​ which will provide immediate relief as well as long-term support to those in need. To make a gift, please visit www.iocc.org or call toll-free at 877-803-IOCC (4622).

This program is produced in partnership with OCN

The Orthodox Christian Network produces a wide variety of multimedia resources for Orthodox Christians and seekers in three languages: English, Greek, and Spanish. It is an agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States. Founded nearly 20 years ago as a radio ministry, it continues to produce “Come Receive the Light,” a weekly radio show, and has expanded into a variety of online offerings: a weekly video newscast, a variety of podcasts, three Internet radio stations, a website and a very popular social media presence, especially on Facebook. OCN strives to work in collaboration with all Orthodox organizations and churches to communicate the message of God’s love in Jesus Christ and to strengthen the Orthodox Church in the digital age.