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VIDEO: This Iraq Monastery, Once a Safe Haven for Christians, Has Been Abandoned
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  • August 21, 2014

Iraq Crisis: St. Hormizd's Monastery, Once a Safe Haven for Christians, Christians Flee From ISIS, Abandon Ancient Monastery for Fear of ISIS Militans

Once a safe haven for Iraqi Christians, ABC News’ Terry Moran visits the now empty St. Hormizd’s Monastery.

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