Iraq’s ancient Christian population could be gone within five years in the face of Isil -Daily Telegraph May 16, 2016 by John Clark When members of Father Martin Hermis Dawood’s congregation used to ask guidance about fleeing Iraq his advice was to be strong. Iraq’s Christians had to stay together and hope, he would counsel, no matter how bleak the situation may look in a country stricken by sectarian violence and terrorism. Ben Farmer Daily Telegraph. 16 May 2016 John ClarkShareTweetShare