“We are dismayed by the recent decision of the Turkish government regarding the Church of Hagia Sofia. We strongly denounce and condemn any act that could counterfeit the historical identity of our homeland.” His Beatitude

His Beatitude Patriarch John X received His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II at the Patriarchate in Damascus and they discussed some church affairs and the general situation.His Holiness was accompanied by His Eminence Mor

His Beatitude Patriarch John X received the Reverend Father Arseny, representative of His Holiness, Patriarch Kyril in Damascus. They discussed Church and Orthodox issues as well as the general situation in the country and the