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Tracing the past
Nadia Sonneveld
Nadia Sonneveld

Tracing the past

Though small in number, the Syriac-Orthodox community in the Netherlands has a rich history, with its monastery in Glane playing a key role in both the Netherlands and Western Europe. Why did they come? Why did they stay? And with many unable to return to their countries of origin, how do they handle death and burial?

This article is part of the series Syriac-Orthodox journeys of death and burial in the Netherlands:

  1. Tracing the past
  2. Balancing community wishes with practical limitations
  3. The careful care of the deceased