Auxiliary Bishop of Iraq Thanks American Servicemen During Incredible Mass In Iraq

I usually try to keep my "Iraqi" post to one a day. However this is breathtaking. Michael Yon has some incredible pictures and commentary about what happened when Muslims and Christians came together for Mass in Baghdad.

The fact that American Soldiers are there is significant. I have talked to mostly Protestant and Evangelical chaplains that were stationed in Iraq. Thy informed me that despite the danger Iraqi Christians of all communities would welcome US troops to worship with them despite the danger to them. US policy was not to accept those invitations because of the danger to the local community. The fact that they were there speaks volumes.

I would interested in learning more about this.
Most Reverend Shlemon Warduni, Auxiliary Bishop of the St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Diocese for Chaldeans and Assyrians in Iraq officiated standing directly beneath the dome under the Chaldean cross. Speaking in both Arabic and English, Bishop Warduni thanked those American soldiers sitting in the pews for their sacrifices. Again and again, throughout the service, he thanked the Americans.

Great link.