August 5, 2026
“And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians” (Acts 11:26) From this holy Levantine spot, and from the fragrance of early Christian history, the Antiochian Orthodox Church set forth to become one of the
Receiving the Apostolic Nuncio in Syria Patriarch John X: “We emphasize the authenticity of Christian presence in Syria and the values of citizenship and coexistence among all components.” Damascus, June 17, 2026 His Beatitude John