April 2026

Patriarch John X Visits Father Dimitri Yildirim

Patriarch John X Visits Father Dimitri Yildirim, Priest of the Iskenderun Parish His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, paid a visit at home to Father Dimitri, priest of

The Divine Liturgy at St. George’s Church – Iskenderun District

His Beatitude Patriarch John X presiding over the Divine Liturgy at St. George’s Church – Iskenderun District. Metropolitan Ephraim: “Our people in the Iskenderun District are a people of the Resurrection, their motto is ‘Christ

the Ordination of Archimandrite Paul Orduloğlu as Hierarch with the Title “Bishop of Tarsus”

The Divine Liturgy and the Ordination of Archimandrite Paul Orduloğlu as Hierarch with the Title “Bishop of Tarsus” Patriarch John X: “The air we breathe, wherever we are, and the heart within us beats with

Receiving Patriarch John X, the Mayor of Mersin

Receiving Patriarch John X, the Mayor of Mersin: “We emphasize the values of equality, laicism, civil society, and democracy in building nations and communities.” Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, John X,

Patriarch John X Meets the Governor of Mersin

Having arrived in Mersin yesterday evening, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, John X, met with the Governor Atilla Toros this morning. The Patriarch headed a delegation that included Metropolitan Athanasios Fahd

Vespers and Order of the Proclamation of Faith and Calling of the Bishop-Elect Archimandrite Paul

Patriarch John X: “The ordination of Bishop Paul is a renewal of the covenant with Paul the Antiochian Apostle of Tarsus.” “Antioch has spoken. This land of saints, the cradle of culture, faith, and witness,

Patriarch John from Arsuz

“The Resurrection is an act of love, embrace, and sheltering.” HB John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, offered a prayer of thanksgiving in Arsuz, in the prefabricated parish church built

Patriarch John X In Samandag

Patriarch John X: “The Church is the community of believers; edifying people is more important than edifying the temple—despite its importance.” Samandag, April 23, 2026 As part of his pastoral visit to the region, HB

Patriarch John X addressing the people of İskenderun (Gneido)

“You are in the heart of the Church of Antioch, both witness and martyr.” Amid the Paschal joys, Patriarch John X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East for the Greek Orthodox, visited İskenderun (Gneido)

Patriarch John X at the Bishop‑Elect’s Family House

In a paternal gesture, during his visit to the village of Sarılar in Antioch, His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, visited the home of Archimandrite Paul Orduloǧlu, the

Patriarch John X Visits the Governor of Hatay

“We value the principles of coexistence shared by the religions in Antioch and its surroundings, and we strive and work with you to ensure these values prevail everywhere.” His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch

Patriarch John X and Delegation Visit the Municipal Council of Antioch

Following his visit to the Governor of Antioch, His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, together with the accompanying delegation, proceeded to the temporary headquarters of the Municipality of

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