Testimony of Sub-Deacon Steve Mortada

From Muslim to Subdeacon in the Assyrian Church of the East — The powerful testimony of Sub-Deacon Steve Mortada. Born into a Muslim Lebanese family in Australia, Steve grew up celebrating secular Christmas, questioning God, and eventually walking away from faith. But everything changed when a Bible verse pierced his heart and led him to the Assyrian Church of the East. In this moving testimony from the 38th Annual Youth Conference, Steve shares his incredible journey: •⁠ ⁠Growing up in a divided Muslim home •⁠ ⁠13-year family estrangement after marrying a Christian •⁠ ⁠The exact Bible verse (Matthew 10:34-36) that brought him to his knees •⁠ ⁠Finding his spiritual home at St. Peter & Paul Parish in Sydney •⁠ ⁠Baptism, ordination as Subdeacon, and reconciliation with his parents A story of redemption, forgiveness, and God’s perfect timing.