Souhail Lawand

Souhail Lawand

Souhail Lawand is a writer at ACI MENA, a researcher in Roman and Christian history, an educator, and a scout leader.

Articles by Souhail Lawand

The preparation of the crane at the Tower of Our Lady of the East to install the statue of the Virgin Mary on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2024. Credit: Moussa Hanna Photography

Between earth and sky: ‘Lady of the East’ statue rises in Syria

Aug 1, 2024 / 15:46 pm

A new landmark honoring the Virgin Mary will be inaugurated in a grand celebration Aug. 1–4 in the town of Al-Hwash, near Homs, Syria.