Observations on Muslim-Christian Relations in the Middle East

Talk Delivered by His Holiness Mor Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church on October 13, 2014, at…

Meditation Prepared by His Holiness During the “Peace is the Future” Conference

Meditation Prepared by His Holiness Mor Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Supreme Head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church during the “Peace is the…

In Defense of Christians

Keynote Address of His Holiness Mor Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Supreme Head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church In Defense of Christians –…

The Middle East: No Peace, No Future

Keynote Address of His Holiness Mor Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Supreme Head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church In Defense of Christians –…

Christian Unity and Peace

Speech of His Holiness Mor Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Supreme Head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church at Panel 9 of the “Peace…

Do Muslims need Christians in the Middle East?

I would like to start by offering some observations about the long history of the relationship between Muslims and Christians in the Middle East: 1- Muslims were welcomed to many…

His Holiness Receives a Delegation from St. George Church in Kuwait

On January 19, 2015, His Holiness Patriarch Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II received a delegation from St. George Reesh Church in Kuwait headed by Rev. Fr. Aby Paul, at the…

Appeal of the Patriarchs and Bishops at the Opening of the Week of Prayer for the Unity of Churches

On January 18, 2015, the Patriarchs and Bishops who gathered together for the opening of the Week of Prayer for the Unity of Churches, at St. Aphrem Church in Achrafieh…

His Holiness Visits Syrian Prime Minister Dr. Wael Al-Halaqi

On Wednesday January 14, 2015, His Holiness Patriarch Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II visited the Syrian Prime Minister Dr. Wael Al-Halaqi in Damascus. He was accompanied by their Eminences the…

His Holiness Presides Over the Meeting of EPDC with the Regional Syriac Charity Representatives

On Tuesday January 13, 2015, His Holiness Patriarch Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II presided over the meeting of the EPDC administrative body with the representatives of the charity committees and…