Over ten thousand viewers were able to watch Archbishop Sahak Maşalyan’s message on fasting, prayer, and preparations for Easter, through SAT-7 TÜRK on Saturday 28 March, as churches remain closed due to the coronavirus.

SAT-7 Egypt journalist Mary Joseph describes how the arrival of Coronavirus set light to social media and how SAT-7’s voice is being heard above the clamour while the country’s houses of worship are silenced.

As news and social media spread fear, children become affected by the stress of their parents. During this time SAT-7 KIDS is keen on spreading positivity through its programs to young viewers. The channel is empowering children by letting them know that they have a role to play in overcoming this disease.

As countries battle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Christians around the world are processing what it means to have faith in this new reality. As part of SAT-7’s efforts to be a spiritual lifeline at this time, Lebanese Christian leaders spoke on a live show on 20 March, sharing encouragement relevant not only for SAT-7 ARABIC viewers, but for believers everywhere who may be dealing with fear and anxiety.

As the coronavirus pandemic forces churches and schools in the Middle East to close their doors, SAT-7 KIDS’ live shows – which the channel is prioritising – and social media presence are a source of hope, support, and health information for Arabic-speaking children and their parents across the region.

As the first case of the coronavirus was announced in Turkey SAT-7 TÜRK’s program World View spoke out about God’s peace, to send hope into the lives of its viewers amidst the fear and panic caused by news and social media.