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Greetings from a Syrian church, infused with a mix of sweet fruit and diverse faiths
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A monastery in Syria called Mar Musa grows mulberries on its grounds and hosts religious services that incorporate practices from both Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Sufism.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/08/nx-s1-5884694/syria-church-interfaith-fruit