Visit of a Delegation from Sweden

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His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II received a delegation from Sweden headed by Dr. Johan Westerholm and accompanied by Dr. Fouad Abi Nader, at the Patriarchal Residence in Atchaneh, Lebanon.
The delegation is on a tour in Lebanon to visit the Christian religious and political leaders. They discussed with His Holiness the current situation of Christians in the Middle East, especially in Syria.
His Holiness spoke about the current crisis in Syria and the need for humanitarian support as well as the role of the church in bringing relief to the needy.
His Holiness also spoke about the different initiatives and projects that the Patriarchate is offering in order to help the Christians in Iraq and Syria remain in their homeland.

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