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Meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis

On September 30, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II met His Holiness Pope Francis at the papal residence in the Vatican. His Holiness was accompanied by their Eminences…

Reception held for the Handover of the Intercultural Achievement Award

On October 30, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II attended a reception held for the handover of the Intercultural Achievement Award, upon the invitation of His Excellency Dr….

Prayer for the victims of the fire that took place in Qaraqosh (Baghdeda)

On September 28, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II prayed for the victims of the fire that took place in Qaraqosh (Baghdeda), at St. Antonios Church at St….

Celebration the Holy Qurobo at St. Antonios Church

On September 28, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II celebrated the Holy Qurobo at St. Antonios Church at St. Antonios Monastery in Sadad. During the Holy Qurobo, His…

Consecration of St. Antonios Church

On September 27, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II consecrated St. Antonios Church at St. Antonios Monastery in Sadad. During the consecration, His Holiness was assisted by their…

Visit of His Excellency Bishop Kosta Kayal

On September 23, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II received His Excellency Bishop Kosta Kayal, Abbot of St. Elias Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Monastery in Shwaya, at the Patriarchate…

Graduation ceremony of the second class at Antioch Syrian University

On September 22, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II attended the graduation ceremony of the second class at Antioch Syrian University. His Excellency Dr. Bassam Ibrahim, Minister of…

Visit of His Excellency George Asadorian

On September 21, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II received the newly appointed Armenian Catholic Bishop of Damascus His Excellency George Asadorian, accompanied by a delegatin from the…

The Colloquium held by SOS Chretiens d’Orient in Paris in celebration of the 10th anniversary

On September 15, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II attended the Colloquium held by SOS Chretiens d’Orient in Paris in celebration of the 10th anniversary of its establishment….

The panel entitled: “War and Peace: Aspects of Security from the Perspective of Families”

On September 14, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II participated in the panel entitled: “War and Peace: Aspects of Security from the Perspective of Families”, at the 5th…