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Orthodox Christmas mass at the Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza
Young altar servers take part in the Orthodox Christmas mass at the Church of Saint Porphyrius in Gaza City on January 7, 2023.

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  • The Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza is one of the oldest churches in the world.
  • The church compound was hit by Israeli airstrikes on October 19, killing at least 18 people.
  • The IDF confirmed it was behind the strike, which was aimed at a Hamas command center.

The Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City, Gaza, is among the oldest churches in the world.

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Photos show Gaza's Church of Saint Porphyrius, one of the oldest churches in th…