Displaced Christian Families Celebrate Easter in Lebanon
As Christian Lebanese families gather to celebrate Easter, many find themselves displaced from their homes due to ongoing crises in the country. This article explores the challenges they face.
Beirut, Lebanon - For many Christian Lebanese families, this Easter celebration is unlike any other. As they come together to commemorate the resurrection of Christ, the weight of the country's ongoing crises weighs heavily on their hearts.
Lebanon, a nation once known for its vibrant, religiously diverse population, has been grappling with a series of calamities in recent years, from a devastating economic collapse to the lingering effects of the devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion. These upheavals have forced countless families to abandon their homes, seeking refuge elsewhere in the country or even abroad.
Displaced and Disillusioned
Hanna Sarkis, a 42-year-old father of three, is one of those who has been displaced. His family's home in the Ashrafieh neighborhood of Beirut was severely damaged in the port explosion, rendering it uninhabitable.
Source: Al Jazeera
