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Statement – Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate

  Statement Issued by the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East April 10, 2016 – Damascus, SYRIA   The Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the…

Funeral of the Late Mother of Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II attended the funeral service of the Late Mother of His Brother in Christ, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, Patriarch…

Visit to the Syriac Orthodox Parish in Lattaqia

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II visited the Syriac Orthodox Parish of St. Mary in Lattaqia. His Holiness was accompanied by His Eminence Mor Selwanos Boutros Al-Nehmeh, Archbishop of…

Visit to Qaryaten after its Liberation from ISIS

After the liberation of Al-Qaryaten from ISIS, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II headed to visit the town. He was accompanied by His Eminence Mor Selwanos Boutros Al-Nehmeh, Archbishop…

Russian and German Delegation in Syria to Offer Assistance

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II received a delegation from Russia and from the “Aid to the Church in Need”, an international charity that is helping with some of…

Celebration of the Mid Lent

On the occasion of the Mid Lent and the Elevation of the Cross, and the Feast of King Abgar, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II presided over the Holy…

Statement Issued by the General Secretariat of the Holy Synod

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II presided over the meetings of the General Secretariat of the Holy Synod, which were held at the Patriarchal Residence in Mor Jacob Baradeus…

Christian Religious Summit in Bkerke

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II participated in the Christian Religious Summit in Bkerke, following the invitation of His Beatitude Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch…

“The Twin: My Mother and Syria” – Book Signing Ceremony

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II attended a book signing ceremony at Al-Assad Library in Damascus. The book “The Twin: My Mother and Syria” which was newly published is…

Visit to Um-El-Zonnar Church in Homs

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II visited the Church of the Holy Guirdle of the Virgin Mary in Homs. He was received by His Eminence Mor Selwanos Boutros Al-Nehmeh,…