DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Lady of Damascus' Church during a period of transition and renewal in the capital city following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Hasan Belal - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Lady of Damascus' Church during a period of transition and renewal in the capital city following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Hasan Belal - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Lady of Damascus' Church during a period of transition and renewal in the capital city following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Hasan Belal - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Lady of Damascus' Church during a period of transition and renewal in the capital city following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Hasan Belal - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Hişam Hac Ömer - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Hişam Hac Ömer - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Hişam Hac Ömer - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Hişam Hac Ömer - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Hişam Hac Ömer - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Hişam Hac Ömer - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Hişam Hac Ömer - Anadolu Agency )

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 24: Christians attend Christmas Eve mass at the 'Melkite Greek Catholic Church' as daily life has started to return to normal following the fall of the Baath regime in Damascus, Syria on December 24, 2024. ( Emin Sansar - Anadolu Agency )