In the beginning of the deportation he had been with his relatives in a neighbouring town. He was exiled with them in the direction of Rakka. Arriving there, he met with his parents, who also were exiled in the same direction. The caravan left Rakka for going on to Deir-el-Zor. On the road it was attacked by a band of Arabs, who robbed the people and killed many of them. Mesia lost his parents and lived here and there, till he reached Adana. A Turkish countryman saw him and took Mesia with him. The miseries which the friendless boy suffered were unbearable.

                  At last, Mesia made an attempt to reach Djarablous and succeeded. Our agent sent him to us, seeing his pitiable condition.

 

 

 

Left our care: March 27, 1926. Relatives Aleppo.