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Inauguration of the “International Consultation on Christian Persecution” Conference

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II attended the inauguration session of the International Consultation on Christian Persecution Conference in Budapest. The ceremony was also attended by His Beatitude Syriac…

Official Reception at the Hungarian Ministry of Human Capacities

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II attended a formal reception organized by the Hungarian Ministry of the Human Capacities in the presence of His Excellency Minister of Human Capacities…

Consecration of St. Paul the Apostle Church in San Diego

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II consecrated the church of St. Paul the Apostle in San Diego – US. His Eminence Archbishop Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan, Patriarchal Vicar for…

Opening of the Syriac Community Hall – Paramus, New Jersey

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II inaugurates the multipurpose hall “Syriac Community Hall” at Mor Aphrem Center in New Jersey. The grand opening ceremony was attended by their Eminences…

Retirement of Very Rev. Fr. Edward Hanna

On the occasion of the retirement of Very Rev. Fr. Edward Hanna, priest of St. Peter and St. Paul Church in Southfield – Michigan, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem…

Meeting with the Youth of Sts. Peter and Paul Church

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II met with the youth of St. Peter and St. Paul Church in Southfield – Michigan. During the meeting, an overview of youth programs…

Visit of the Apostolic Nuncio in Lebanon Mgr. Gabriele Caccia

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II received His Excellency Mgr. Gabriele Caccia, Apostolic Nuncio in Lebanon, at the Patriarchal Residence in Atchaneh – Bikfaya. His Excellency’s visit comes at…

Holy Qurobo at the Armenian Church of Bucharest

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II celebrated the Holy Qurobo at the Armenian Church of Bucharest. It is the first time that a Syriac Orthodox Patriarch celebrates the Holy…

Visit of His Holiness to St. Michael and St. Gabriel Monastery

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II visited the Archangels Michael and Gabriel Monastery in Şurdeşti, where he was received by Rev. Fr. Gregory. His Holiness first raised prayer in…

Visit of His Holiness to the Merry Cemetry

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II visited the “Merry Cemetry” in the village of Sapanta in Maramures County. He was received by Rev. Fr. Gregory and a crowd of…