Syria isn’t just part of Christianity’s story—it’s where Christianity was born. From St. Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus to the word “Christian” first being coined in Antioch, the roots of the faith are deeply embedded in Syrian soil.But today, those roots are under threat. Since the Syrian war began in 2011, nearly ninety percent of Syria’s Christians have fled. And yet, we refuse to accept that the Christian story of Syria is one of forever decline.In Part 6 of our Rebuilding Syria series, Host Jamil Khoury explores Syria's Christian history and present-day struggle, and his hopes for an Eastern Christian renaissance. Because Syria’s Christians are not outsiders—they are home. And their survival matters for all Syrians.
Join us on Saturday, November 22nd for a staged reading of Lyra Nalan's Road Less Traveled!
This new work-in-progress is a live and digital theatre piece that explores the extraordinary life of Chinese American trailblazer Tye Leung Schulze through the lens of Robert Frost’s iconic poem, “The Road Not Taken.” Conceived by Jamil Khoury and written by Lyra Nalan, the play provides a fascinating window into America’s ongoing conversations about choice, individualism, and freedom.
🗓️ When: Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM
📍 Where: 150 North Michigan Ave, 3rd Floor, Randolph Room, Chicago, IL
🎟️ Tickets are free, but advanced registration is required
This staged reading is being supported by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Silk Road Cultural Center's Jamil Khoury speaks with Assyrian American theater artist, Atra Asdou, about her new play "Iraq, But Funny," premiering at Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company, May 29 - July 20, 2025.
The conversation also explores Assyrian identity in the diaspora, and a Who's Who of Assyrian American art makers.
For more information about the production, read HERE
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