During times of persecution in Syria and Iraq, Christians were often forced to denounce their faith. Many were marked with the letter ن (pronounced “noon”), which stands for Nazarene or Nasrani, the Arabic word for Christian. Originally intended as a sign to instill fear, this mark instead became a powerful symbol of strength and steadfast faith, showing that these families refused to abandon Christ even in the face of persecution.
During times of persecution in Syria and Iraq, Christians were often forced to denounce their faith. Many were marked with the letter ن (pronounced “noon”), which stands for Nazarene or Nasrani, the Arabic word for Christian. Originally intended as a sign to instill fear, this mark instead became a powerful symbol of strength and steadfast faith, showing that these families refused to abandon Christ even in the face of persecution.
