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Visit of Swedish MP Robert Halef

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II received Swedish MP Robert Halef at the Patriarchal Residence in Atchaneh. His Holiness and MP Halef discussed the situation of Christians in the…

Visit to His Beatitude Patriarch John X

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II visited His Beatitude Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X at his residence in Balamand. His Holiness wished His Beatitude a good health and recovery….

Inauguration of a Charity Bazar

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II inaugurates a Charity Bazar organized by the Christian Education Center at the Patriarchate in Bab Touma, Damascus. His Eminence Mor Timotheos Matta Al-Khoury, Patriarchal…

36th Anniversary of the Christian Education Center in Damascus

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II attended the celebration of the 36th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Christian Education Center in Damascus. The celebration was held at St….

Reception in Honor of the Representatives of MCC

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II honored Mr. Doug and Mrs. Naomie Enns, the Representatives of the Mennonite Central Committee for Lebanon and Syria in appreciation of their work…

Children Friendly Space – Jaramana

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II inaugurated a new “Children Friendly Space” in Jaramana, Damascus. This project is implemented by EPDC to provide a safe space for children to…

Feast of the Annunciation and Ordination of a Nun

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II celebrated the Holy Qurobo on the occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation at Mor Jacoub Baradeus Church in Atchaneh – Lebanon. His…

Exhibition of the “Mustard Seed” Syriac Association

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II inaugurated the Exhibition of the handicrafts and homemade food of the newly established “Mustard Seed” Syriac Association, at the Hall of the Syriac…

Extraordinary Session of the Holy Synod – Lebanon 2017

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II inaugurated the sessions of the extraordinary Holy Synod held in Lebanon. The Fathers, Members of the Holy Synod, attended the sessions and studied…

Installation of His Eminence Mor George Kourieh

On Sunday March 5, 2017, His Eminence Mor George Kourieh was installed Patriarchal Vicar of Belgium, France and Luxembourg at Mor Izozoel Church in Brussels, Belgium. The Rite of the…