October 2025

Receiving Minister of Information Dr. Hamza Al-Mustafa

Patriarch John X Receives Minister of Information Dr. Hamza Al-Mustafa Damascus, October 27, 2025 John X Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East received Syrian Minister of Information Dr. Hamza Al-Mustafa at the

President Ahmad al-Shara visit

President Ahmad al-Shara visit26-10-2025 President Ahmad al-Shara visited the Mariamite Church in Old Damascus and met with His Beatitude Patriarch John X Yazigi, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, at the Patriarchate.

Patriarch John X Receives Minister Raed Al-Saleh

Patriarch John X Receives Minister of Emergency and Disaster Affairs Raed Al-Saleh Damascus, October 22, 2025 His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East received Raed Al-Saleh, Minister of Emergency

Biography

Biography & Education His Beatitude John X Patriarch of Antioch and all the East. Personal Data: His Beatitude John X was born in the city of Latakia, Syria, in the year 1955. He was raised

Dialogue Sessions on Islamic-Christian Relations

Dialogue sessions on Islamic-Christian relations, social welfare, and the statement of the present and the awaited hope… as part of the sessions of the Holy Antiochian Synod The fourth day began with a continuation of

Divine Liturgy at Our Lady of Balamand Monastery

Patriarch John X celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Our Lady of Balamand Monastery. He was assisted in the service by the following Metropolitans: Damaskinos (São Paulo and all Brazil), Silwan (Byblos, Batroun and dependencies), Ignatius

Conclusion of the Holy Antiochian Synod’s Work

The Holy Antiochian Synod held its concluding sessions for the fifth and final day at the Monastery of Our Lady of Balamand. The first session began with a prayer offered by the Fathers of the

Conclusion of the Holy Antiochian Synod

Conclusion of the Holy Antiochian Synod Balamand, October 13, 2025 The Holy Antiochian Synod concluded its fifth and final day of sessions at the Monastery of Our Lady of Balamand. The opening session began with

Archimandrite Paul Appointed Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop “Bishop of Tarsus”

Archimandrite Paul OrduluoğluAppointed Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop “Bishop of Tarsus” Balamand, October 13, 2025 The Holy Antiochian Synod convened in Balamand has electedArchimandrite Paul Orduluoğlu as a Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishopwith the title “Bishop of Tarsus.”

Metropolitan of Tarsus, Adana and Hatay (Gulf of Alexandria)

In response to the request of our congregations in Hatay (Alexanderun) and Mersin, the Holy Antokya Synod gathered in Balamand on October 13, 2025, in view of the interest of the Church and a better

Divine Liturgy at the Monastery Our Lady of Balamand

Divine Liturgy at the Monastery Our Lady of Balamand Balamand, October 12, 2025 His Beatitude Patriarch John X celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery Our Lady of Balamand, assisted by the following hierarchs: Damaskinos

Dialogue Sessions on Christian-Muslim Relations

Dialogue Sessions on Christian-Muslim Relations, Social Care, and the Present Reality with the Awaited Hope – the Holy Synod of the Antiochian Church The fourth day began with continued dialogue sessions moderated by journalist Zeina

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