The Christian denominations in Syria, which follow Eastern calendar, celebrated Easter by holding prayers and masses at churches and places of worship.
The Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate held a divine mass at St. George Cathedral in Bab Touma neighborhood of Damascus, chaired by Archbishop Mor Cyril Babi, Patriarchal Vicar for the Patriarchal Archdiocese of Damascus.
In a speech, Archbishop Babi underlined the importance of following the values of glorious Easter in all aspects of life and in human relations and spreading love and peace among the whole world.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency