{"id":16114,"date":"2026-05-04T14:31:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oeuvre-orient.fr\/university-project-in-aleppo-syria-financial-and-spiritual-support-for-students\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T14:31:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T14:31:49","slug":"university-project-in-aleppo-syria-financial-and-spiritual-support-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oeuvre-orient.fr\/en\/university-project-in-aleppo-syria-financial-and-spiritual-support-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"University Project in Aleppo, Syria: Financial and Spiritual Support for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St. Joseph University in Aleppo received aid that helped 93 students. The university also organized spiritual and social gatherings in the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese. Here is the university\u2019s account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe selected the students most in need who are studying in the engineering schools, and then we also selected students from other schools to distribute the financial scholarships. Ninety-three students received scholarships as well as gifts distributed during the celebrations. These grants helped them cover the costs of their education and transportation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oeuvre-orient.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rencontre-universite-alep-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oeuvre-orient.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rencontre-universite-alep-3.jpg 427w, https:\/\/www.oeuvre-orient.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rencontre-universite-alep-3-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting began with a prayer led by Father Afram, our spiritual guide. We then discussed the Feast of the Cross, its meaning, its origin, and the connection between the cross and the life of a Christian. Afterward, the students were divided into groups to discuss the verse, \u201cTake up your cross and follow me,\u201d along with the question, \u201cHow do you face the difficulties that your cross presents in life?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: For the social discussion, we have selected certain students to help us prepare the topic. These students are replaced by others (approximately every 3 months) to give others the opportunity to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"457\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oeuvre-orient.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rencontre-universite-alep-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oeuvre-orient.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rencontre-universite-alep-2.jpg 457w, https:\/\/www.oeuvre-orient.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rencontre-universite-alep-2-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"424\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oeuvre-orient.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rencontre-universite-alep-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oeuvre-orient.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rencontre-universite-alep-4.jpg 424w, https:\/\/www.oeuvre-orient.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/rencontre-universite-alep-4-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A student would like to send you this message of thanks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>I am deeply grateful for your generous support. Beyond the financial assistance, your spiritual guidance has been a pillar of strength and a source of optimism for me. Your contribution has truly given me the strength to look forward to a better future, and I thank you for your kindness, which touches the soul even before it meets material needs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>St. Joseph University in Aleppo received aid that helped 93 students. The university also organized spiritual and social gatherings in the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese. 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