Siliana
Siliana is a moderately sized walayas in the northern third of the country. It is off the beaten tourist path, unless you are on a quest for the best of the Roman sites.
In Siliana, you will find “Dougga,” a remarkably well-preserved Roman city perched atop a formidable hill with a breathtaking view of the surrounding valleys (the Roman “bread basket”). A fine selection of cereal grains are still grown and processed here. Elsewhere in the province, in the 1950s, the government replaced many of the fields with orchards of olive, apricot and almond trees. In spite of the combination of rich soil and ideal climate, Siliana is not a wealthy or well-known part of the country.
During the 3rd century, a strong Christian presence was documented in the area of modern Tunisia. The Siliana region seemed to have several established fellowships of significant strength. There is a heritage of Biblical faith alongside the foundations of Roman worship of false gods.
Siliana once held the power of North and South relations in the trade industry, and represented wheat–the power of life and money for Rome.
Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me” (John 12:23-26).
There has been some response to the Gospel in this region, but fellowships have not been established. Pray that the powerful forces of Life will flow through the hills and valleys of this region. Pray that the people of this region will recognize and give honor to Jesus. Pray also for the believers that are living near here or living in Tunis. May they be able to bring Jesus back to their cities/villages and their extended families.