Universal Syriac Union Party honors Syriac resistance martyrs in Lebanon

METN, Lebanon — In a gathering attended by political, popular, and religious figures, the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) paid tribute to the martyrs of the Syriac Resistance during the Lebanese Civil War. The commemoration took place at the Syriac Martyrs’ Square in Metn.

On 24 July, in remembrance of the Syriac martyrs who bravely sacrificed their lives during the Lebanese Civil War, the USUP honored the memory of the 1,130 martyrs.

The event saw a significant turnout, with people from various political and religious circles, as well as civil institutions, personalities, families, and comrades of the martyrs participating in the commemoration.

During the ceremony, speeches were delivered paying tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the martyrs. Notably, the commemoration led to the addition of 100 new members joining the USUP.

The Lebanese Civil War, which endured from 1975 to 1990, claimed the lives of numerous martyrs, with a substantial number hailing from the Syriac community. Their courage and dedication in the face of adversity made them the largest percentage of martyrs in the Lebanese Syriac Resistance.

The commemoration served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave individuals, reinvigorating the commitment to honor their memory and the values for which they fought.