Monastery Saint James the Mutilated (Deir Mar Yakub) - Qâra - Syria
Qâra
Syria
- Heritage
The monastery of Saint James the Mutilated is one of the most antics monasteries in the region of Qalamun. Its foundation goes up to the 6th century. It has been several times destroyed and rebuilt. In 1994 the works of restoration begun under the guidance of Mother Agnes-Mariam of the Cross with the supervision of the Syrian General Directorate of Antics. Today an international community of 14 members is living in this monastery. The aims of the new settlement is to work to safeguard the genuine heritage of Orient culture and to promote by all means the dialogue through international cultural relations and exchanges including workshops, congresses, exhibitions, spiritual tourism, etc..
The entire restoration of the antic monastery of Saint James the mutilate. Restoration and rehabilitation of the byzantine Qânats of the fifth century. The restoration of the medieval frescoes in the church. Oriental genuine iconography, helping preserve manuscript heritage and libraries. Creation of and agricultural cooperative to boost creativity amoung youth. Helping in promote Ecological biodiversity in the forest AL TAIBEH in the surrounds of the monastery, trying to implemant a hostel course for adults, etc...