Syria

Syria is found in southwest Asia, on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Syria shares borders with Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel. It is fortunate to be located on the fertile Mediterranean coast — allowing agriculture to play a significant role in the country’s economy.

St. Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Church of Canada
1525 Kenmuir Avenue
Mississauga, ON
L5G 4B6
Phone: 905-271-0150

St. Peter’s Syriac Orthodox Church of Canada
1550 S Gateway Road, Unit 315
Mississauga, ON
L4W 5G6
Phone: 647-938-7136

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