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
Patriarch John X receives the Ambassador of Brazil to Syria, Mr. Eduardo Botelho Barbosa
Patriarch John X receives Syria’s Ambassador to Greece,Mrs. Lamia Hariri
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East John X welcomed Mr. Mohammad Safwat Raslan, Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, at the Patriarchate in Damascus.Their meeting included discussions on the general situation
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East John X received Ms. Thessalia Schiappo, Director of Political Affairs at the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign Affairs, heading a delegation at the Patriarchate in Damascus. The
Patriarchal Ladies’ Gathering “With the Lord’s Grace We Impact others” July 15–18, 2026 On Thursday morning, July 17, 2026, the ladies joined in the services of Matins and Divine Liturgy for the feast of Saints
Patriarch John X Sends Condolences to the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim on the Passing of His Father “His Highness’s departure is a loss for Qatar, the Arab world, and the whole world.” Balamand, July
Patriarch John X Sends Condolences to the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim on the Passing of His Father “His Highness’s departure is a loss for Qatar, the Arab world, and the whole world.” Balamand, July
“We enjoy the best of relations with Romania, both as Church and people.” Damascus, June 19, 2026 His Beatitude John X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East of the Greek Orthodox, emphasized the deep
Patriarch John X: “We emphasize the authenticity of Christian presence in Syria and the values of citizenship and coexistence among all components.” His Beatitude John X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East of the
His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East met with the Metropolitans of the archdioceses in Syria at the Patriarchal Residence in Damascus. Present at the meeting were Metropolitans Basilios