Meeting with the Christian Leaders in Qamishly

During his special visit to Qamishly after the recent events that took place and resulted in the martyrdom of 13 Christians, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II called for…

Mor Athanasius Aphrem Barsoum Passed Away

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church, their Eminences the Archbishops, members of the Holy…

Ordination of Readers at St. Mark Cathedral – NJ

  His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II celebrated the Holy Qurobo at St. Mark Cathedral in Teaneck, NJ. He was assisted by Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Chamoun. During the…

Feast of Epiphany at St. Mark Cathedral – NJ

On the Feast of Epiphany (Denho), His Holiness celebrated the Holy Qurobo at St. Mark Cathedral in Teaneck, NJ. In his sermon, His Holiness spoke about God’s presence among His people….

Memorial Service for the Martyrs of Qamishly – St. Mark, NJ

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II presided over the evening prayer at St. Mark Cathedral in New Jersey and conducted a memorial service for the martyrs of the suicide…

Golden Jubilee of Mor Athanasius Aphrem Barsoum

Consecrated as Archbishop of Beirut on December 12, 1965, Mor Athanasius Aphrem Barsoum celebrates his golden episcopal Jubilee after 50 years of service and devotion. His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius…

Prayer for the Martyrs of Qamishly – Rhode Island

During the suicide bombings on the eve of the New Year, 13 Syriac Orthodox faithful were killed in Qamishly. His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II presided over the Evening (Ramsho)…

Statement Following the Suicide Bombs in Qamishly

Following the suicide bombs in Qamishly on December 31, 2015, the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch issued the following statement:   Statement Issued by Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and…

Condolence Message for the Passing Away of Dr. Yuhanon Mor Philoxenus

 BY THE GRACE OF GOD Ignatius Aphrem II Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Supreme Head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church  No EI 100/15 December 30, 2015  Apostolic…