Marion Sarkisian Ramón Pareja is a writer rooted in Armenian and Latin traditions whose work explores motherhood, theology, and the aftermath of conflict. She is the communications director at The Telos Group and shares reflections on faith and radical hope at Inheritance.
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Hope Is Not Optimism; Hope Is Defiance
10-28-2025
Protests against ICE activities in Portland continue. An interfaith solidarity march, organized by churches in the area, marched silently to and past the ICE building on Southwest Macadam Avenue, lay flowers, and then gathered for a brief prayer service on Aug. 25, 2025. Credit: John Rudoff/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect
Working at a peacebuilding organization during times of war, genocide, and political upheaval is a strange kind of calling. At Telos, where I serve as director of marketing and communications, our mission is to equip communities to be peacemakers—working across lines of difference to help all people live in safety, freedom, and dignity.