Momentum builds for Lowell Middle East relief effort

Leaders from the Lowell region and beyond are gathering this Sunday to honor the persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East. A growing number of local politicians and church representatives will meet at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in what promises to be the largest event of its kind in Lowell history. Despite the impressive roster of attendees, the presiding pastor, Rev. Leonard Faris, insists that the focus will be on the victims.  "None of the organizers want this event to b

Leaders from the Lowell region and beyond are gathering this Sunday to honor the persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East. A growing number of local politicians and church representatives will meet at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in what promises to be the largest event of its kind in Lowell history. Despite the impressive roster of attendees, the presiding pastor, Rev. Leonard Faris, insists that the focus will be on the victims.  "None of the organizers want this event to b…