Syrian Christian citizens, along with other ethnic Syrians, have mobilized forces and taken up arms to fight back foreign-backed terrorists who stormed the Arab country three years ago.

With the arrival of the cold season and snowfall which are harbinger of Christmas, Syrian Christians remained resolute not to leave their homes but fight back terrorists and celebrate Christmas.

The foreign-sponsored armed groups, including al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front terrorists, recently have stormed several predominantly Christian towns and villages and massacred the Christian residents.

Earlier this month, Bishop Luca al-Khoury, a senior Orthodox Church official, has urged Christians to take up arms in Syria and defend themselves against extremists, condemning the international community for not stopping flow of arms to Syria militants.

Syrian army supported by citizens has taken advantage of the severe weather conditions of winter to push terrorists back.

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