Syrian and Arab Armenians communities in Southern California Invites you to attend an evening with

Mother Agnes-Mariam
North Hollywood, CA. Nov. 9 / Glendale, CA. November 10

What is Really Happening in Syria Today?

Mother Agnes-Mariam of the Cross is Mother Superior at the Monastery and Convent of St. James the Mutilated in Qara, Syria.  Much of the population in the towns and villages around the monastery have fled and been made refugees. Gunmen attacked her vehicle in May, 2013.

The story that Mother Agnes tells is very different from what we hear and read in the North American press.  She has spoken in Ireland and Australia. In the spring of 2013 she organized an international delegation led by Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire, which visited Lebanon and Syria. The delegation observed conditions and talked with refugees, opposition and government representatives.   Mother Agnes is one of the main organizers of Mussalaha (“Reconciliation”), a popular movement in Syria that mediates disputes and organizes ceasefires between opposing forces.

Mother Agnes will be touring the U.S. and Canada under the auspices of the Syrian Solidarity Movement, a U.S. tax-exempt nonprofit project. Syrian and Arab Armenians communities in Southern California will be hosting Mother Agnes to speak on Saturday Nov. 9, 2013 at Jesus Sacred Heart Church in North Hollywood at 7:00 p.m. And on Sunday Nov. 10, 2013 at Saint Gregory Armenian Church in Glendale, CA at 2:00 p.m. Mother Agnes will be happy to speak about the conditions of all people and faiths and to provide her insights and observations on ‘What is Really Happening in Syria Today’.

Jesus Sacred Heart Church
Nov. 9, 2013 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
10837 Collins St N. Hollywood, CA 91601

Saint Gregory Armenian Church
Nov. 10, 2013 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
1510 E. Mountain St. Glendale, CA 91207

For more info contact Irena at 818-636-2844 / 818-242-6780