The Rev. Paul Thabit Habibi, a priest in Erbil, Iraq, described the importance of the monastery of St. Elijah, which was razed by Islamic State militants, according to satellite photographs.

His monastery sat in the Bustan al-Diwan area of the Old City, ... After nearly 50 years in Syria, the priest had steadfastly refused to leave Homs. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.