Revive the Spirit of Mosul

In 1870, the first pontifical mission sent to Mesopotamia founded the Convent of Our Lady of the Hour—known locally as Al-Saa’a—in Mosul. During the city’s occupation by Daesh, Al-Saa’a church was damaged and its convent was looted and ransacked.

The rehabilitation of the Convent was completed in January 2024.

Al-Hadba minaret was built in 1172 by the Seljuk ruler Nur al-Din as part of the religious complex that included Al-Nouri mosque. It was 45 metres tall and decorated with ornamental brickwork. 

The destruction of the main part of the minaret, which had leaned protectively over the city for centuries, was a national tragedy. During the battle to liberate Mosul in 2017, residents formed a human chain, preventing the complete destruction of the minaret.

The reconstruction was completed by the end of 2024.

Al-Tahera Church opened in 1862 in the heart of the Old City of Mosul. In 2017, the church was severely damaged following Mosul’s occupation by Daesh. 

The church was fully restored and handed over to the Christian community in September 2024.

As of February 2024, 124 heritage houses have been rehabilitated using traditional techniques and materials. 

After almost 90% of children were displaced during the conflict, suffering physical and psychological trauma, school life is getting back to normal in Mosul and its environs. 

More than 400 classrooms have been rebuilt and 5,000 education actors and parents trained in the prevention of violent extremism.