Saint John of Damascus, also known as the last of the Church Fathers, was a revered Eastern monk and theological doctor. His works have become the principal textbook of Greek Orthodox theology and he is particularly remembered for his fight against Iconoclasm. Although little is known about his life due to the late writing of … Read more
Muhammed Faris, the first Syrian astronaut and one of only two Arab and Muslim astronauts to fly into space, has had an extraordinary career. After serving as a colonel and pilot in the Syrian Air Force, Faris was selected for the prestigious Interkosmos spaceflight program. He had the incredible opportunity to fly to the Mir … Read more
Ignatius of Antioch, also known as Ignatius Theophorus and Ignatius Nurono, was a Christian writer and bishop of Antioch. He is recognized as one of the Apostolic Fathers and is esteemed alongside Pope Clement I and Polycarp as one of the “three chiefs.” Despite facing an unjust execution for his unwavering faith in Christianity, Ignatius … Read more
Abdulfattah Jandali, a Syrian immigrant, made his way to the United States in the 1950s and is most famously known as the biological father of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple. Despite having crossed paths a few times while Jandali worked as a restaurant manager in Sacramento, Jobs remained unaware of their connection. When Jobs … Read more
Jwan Yosef, a Syrian-born Swedish artist and painter, is making waves in the art world with his unique and original approach to plastic art. With a childhood filled with artistic inclinations, Yosef pursued his passion by earning a degree in fine arts from Stockholm’s ‘Konstfack University’ and a Master’s in Fine Arts from London’s ‘Central … Read more
Bashar al-Assad, the current President of Syria, has been in office since 2000. Despite lacking military and political experience, he was groomed to succeed his father after the untimely death of his older brother. While initially showing signs of openness, his regime quickly resorted to oppressive measures to suppress pro-reform activism. Under his leadership, Syria … Read more