Syria has a historic Christian community, which is afforded some degree of openness in their faith. But Christians from other denominations can face great danger.

The legacy of the takeover of Syria by groups with certain ideologies can still be seen. Large numbers of Christians left their place of origin to go to other majority Christian areas as IDPs or have left the country. While some believers have returned to rebuild their lives and communities, there are still far fewer than there used to be.