Category Archives: Statements

Peacemaking Initiative of Christian Leaders

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II signed the below published statement of Peacemaking Initiative of Christian Leaders in response to the situation in the Middle East. The statement was…

A Statement Issued by the Patriarchates of Antioch and all the East for the Greek Orthodox, Syrian Orthodox, and Greek-Melkite Catholic

A Statement Issued by the Patriarchates of Antioch and all the East for the Greek Orthodox, Syrian Orthodox, and Greek-Melkite Catholic Damascus, 14 April 2018 God is with us; Understand…

Message for the 4th Year on the Abduction of Boulos Yazigi and Mor Gregorius Youhanna Ibrahim

Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East   Paschal message Beloved spiritual brethren and children, Christ is risen, truly…

Statement Issued by the General Secretariat of the Holy Synod

Statement Issued by the General Secretariat of the Holy Synod   Patriarchal Residence – Atchaneh, Lebanon February 16, 2017   His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch…

Statement Issued by the Fathers of the Holy Synod of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch

  Statement Issued by the Fathers of the Holy Synod of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch   February 10, 2017   A statement was issued by six archbishops of…

The so-called Rev. Yuhanon Aydin is not a priest in the Syriac Orthodox Church and his so-called ordination is void

Statement Issued by the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East   Damascus, February 9, 2017  The so-called Rev. Yuhanon Aydin is not a priest in the Syriac…

Statement following the Terrorist Attacks near St. Mark Cathedral in Cairo – Egypt

Following the terrorist attack on St. Peter Church near St. Mark Cathedral in Cairo, the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch issued the following statement: Patriarch Aphrem II condemns the terrorist…

Statement of the Holy Synod

The Holy Synod of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch issued the following statement: The Holy Synod of the Syriac Orthodox Church demands peaceful and immediate resolutions to the wars…

Appeal of the Three Patriarchs to the International Community

The Three Patriarchs residing in Damascus: His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, His Beatitude Gregorius III Lahham, Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch of Antioch…

Attestation

The Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate issued the following attestation: July 16, 2016 To Whom It May Concern The Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch confirms that “Slibo Suryoyo”, “Hubo d’Slibo Suryoyo e.V.”,…