Iraqi Christian Churches Cancel Christmas Celebrations

Baghdad : Iraq | Dec 22, 2010 at 10:18 PM PST

Source: Epoch Times

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Dec 23, 2010 Christian churches in Iraq have called off or scaled back Christmas celebrations over safety concerns after numerous attacks in recent months have targeted Christian houses, churches, and neighborhoods the Christian Science Monitor reported. FULL ARTICLE AT Epoch Times

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