Maaloula after Assad

MODERN ARAMAIC WATCH: Christian town in Syria keeps Aramaic alive, amid fears for future under new regime. Residents of Maaloula, one of the few places where the ancient language is still spoken, worry they’ll be blamed for ousted leadership’s abuses, targeted in ‘revenge’ attacks (KAREEM CHEHAYEB, AP via Times of Israel).

Another recent article discusses Saint Thecla's legacy at Maaloula. It has a more upbeat view of the situation than the AP article.

Maaloula: Aramaic-speaking town bridging cultures between Syria, Türkiye (Türkiye Today).

Maaloula has been through a lot in recent years. I hope the future will be better.

For lots of PaleoJudaica posts on Maaloula (Ma'aloula, Malula, Maalula - etc!), start here and follow the links. And for more on Thecla and Maaloula, see here and links

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