Last Christians Gather in Antakya Ruins for Christmas

In a city called Antakya in Turkey, which used to be called Antioch, there was a big earthquake in 2023.

This earthquake destroyed many things, including the churches where Christians used to gather.

Before the earthquake, there were about 350 Christian families, but now there are fewer than 90.

On Christmas Eve in 2025, the remaining Christians gathered in a very old cave church called Saint Peter's.

This church is special because it's one of the oldest in the world, and it's where the first Christian services were held.

The people who came to the service were happy to be together again after the earthquake.

They sang songs, prayed, and even had a big cake with a picture of baby Jesus on it.

The police were there to keep them safe because they are a small group in the area.

Even though their community is much smaller now, they are starting to come back together.