2025

Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Dendias offering condolences to Patriarch John X for the martyrs of Saint Elias Church – Douweila: “I convey to you the condolences of both Greece’s government and people, for the martyrs

Patriarch John X Receives the MPs for the Koura district

Patriarch John X Receives the MPs for the Koura district Balamand, July 18, 2025 His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East received the Members of Parliament for the Koura

Patriarch John X Receives a Delegation from the Administrative Board of Our Lady of Balamand High School

His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, received a delegation from the administrative board of Our Lady of Balamand High School, headed by Principal Roula Assaf. The delegation offered

Presiding over the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Balamand

Patriarch John X , presiding over the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Balamand : “We take pride in the University of Balamand and its Antiochian, Eastern mission—open to all communities.”

Delegation of the Middle East Council

Delegation of the Middle East Council of Churches offers condolences to Patriarch John X: “The blood shed in St. Elias Church is the blood of us all. Our heartfelt condolences to you, and mercy to

Visit of Sheikh Ayman Al-Nimr to the Patriarchal Residency

Visit of Sheikh Ayman Al-Nimr to the Patriarchal Residency to Offer Condolences for the Martyrs of St. Elias Church His Grace Bishop Romanos (Al-Hannat), Patriarchal Vicar, received Samahat Sheikh Ayman Al-Nimr, who came to offer

Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi Offers Condolences to Patriarch John X

Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi Offers Condolences to Patriarch John X for the Martyrs of St. Elias Church in Douweila: “We stand by your side and send our heartfelt condolences through you to the Orthodox

Patriarch John X Receives Condolences from Russian Patriarch Kirill

Patriarch John X Receives Condolences from Russian Patriarch Kirill for the Martyrs of St. Elias Church in Douweila His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, received condolences from His

Receiving the Secretary-General of the Department of Religions at the Greek Ministry of Education

Patriarch John X Receives the Secretary-General of the Department of Religions at the Greek Ministry of Education, Who Came to Offer Condolences for the Martyrs of St. Elias Church His Beatitude John X, the Greek

Patriarch John X Receives Condolences from the Head of the Delegation of the International Council for Human Rights

Patriarch John X Receives Condolences from the Head of the Delegation of the International Council for Human Rights at the United Nations for the Martyrs of the St. Elias Church Massacre HB John X, Greek

Archbishop George of Cyprus Offers Condolences to Patriarch John X

Archbishop George of Cyprus Offers Condolences to Patriarch John X for the Martyrs of St. Elias Church Archbishop George of Cyprus expressed his heartfelt condolences for the martyrs of St. Elias Church in Dweilaa during

Patriarch John X from St. Elias Church in Douweila

“Our hearts bleed for our beloved martyrs whom we have lost.” Following the tragedy that took place yesterday, His Beatitude John X, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, held a prayer

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