Dormition of the Mother of God

August 15, 2025

Dormition of the Mother of God

And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. For He has regarded the low estate of His servant; surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed. For He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. (Luke 1:46-49)

The icon is of the Dormition of the Mother of God (August 15th).

Islamic State releases 22 Christian hostages

CWN - Twenty-two elderly Christians abducted by the Islamic State have been released after nearly six months in captivity.

Islamic State militants took 253 Christians hostage as they swept through Syria’s Al-Hasakah Governorate in February. According to the Assyrian International News Agency, 70 hostages were previously released between March and June.