In November 2015, “The Learning Roads” was honored to host a presentation by Father Najeeb Michaeel O.P., who at the risk of his life saved from the destructions perpetrated by the Islamic State thousands of manuscripts housed in Mosul.
UNESCO paid tribute to his courage and far-sightedness:
http://www.unesco.de/en/kultur/welterbe/exhibition/heritage-heroes/iraq.html
We are glad to share this important acknowledgement with all of our readers.
Listen to the presentation by Father Najeeb Michaeel O.P.: Le sauvetage et la sauvegarde des manuscrits irakiens (Najeeb Michaeel O.P.)