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Marmarita
Marmarita (, ) is a village in northwestern Syria, located west of Homs. Marmarita is one of the largest villages in Wadi al-Nasara ("Valley of the Christians"), a region north of Talkalakh. In 2004, Marmarita had a population of 2,206, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Its inhabitants are predominantly Greek Orthodox and Greek Catholic Christians and is one of the largest Christian villages in the Wadi al-Nasara ('valley of the Christians'). Marmarita is a popular summer destination and tourist attraction in Syria. The village has been part of the Homs Governorate since 1953; prior to that, it was part of the Latakia Governorate. The village has three Greek Orthodox Church, a Greek Catholic Church and a Protestant Church. Etymology The name Marmarita is believed to be derived from the Syriac word ''Marmanitha'', meaning "a place that overlooks" in possible reference to Marmarita's location above the Akkar Plateau and Mediterranean Sea. History Marmarita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Marmarita New Church
Marmarita (, ) is a village in northwestern Syria, located west of Homs. Marmarita is one of the largest villages in Wadi al-Nasara ("Valley of the Christianity in Syria, Christians"), a region north of Talkalakh. In 2004, Marmarita had a population of 2,206, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (Syria), Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Its inhabitants are predominantly Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch, Greek Orthodox and Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Greek Catholic Christians and is one of the largest Christian villages in the Wadi al-Nasara ('valley of the Christians'). Marmarita is a popular summer destination and tourist attraction in Syria. The village has been part of the Homs Governorate since 1953; prior to that, it was part of the Latakia Governorate. The village has three Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch, Greek Orthodox Church, a Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Greek Catholic Church and a Protestant Church. Etymology The name Marmarita is believed to be deri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
