Islamic State Militants Have Destroyed The 7th Century Green Church In Tikrit, Iraq

Islamic State Reportedly Destroys 7th Century Green Church In Tikrit, Iraq. One Of Middle East's Oldest Christian Sites -- Huffington Post

Islamic State continues to destroy sacred sites across Iraq.

The militant group reportedly blew up a 7th century Christian site known as the Green Church in Tikrit, Iraq on Wednesday. The site belonged to the Assyrian Church of the East and was restored by the Saddam Hussein regime in 2000, according to RT News.

A source on the ground told Iraqi news that the militants used "improvised explosive devices" planted in the surrounding area. The entire church was reportedly destroyed in the blast.

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Update: ISIS destroys 7th-century church, historical mosque in Iraq’s Tikrit -- RT

My Comment: As I have said many times before .... one of the most unreported stories in the world today is the extermination of the Christian faith and its symbols in the Middle East.