2026

Patriarch John X from the Cathedral of the Apostles Peter and Paul in Antioch

“Christ, risen from the dead, is the One who will raise and restore this church to its beauty.” April 21, 2026 Patriarch John X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East for the Greek Orthodox,

Patriarch John X in Latakia

The Archdiocese of Latakia and its dependencies welcomed His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, and his accompanying delegation. Metropolitan Athanasios (Fahd) of Latakia and its dependencies came forth

His Beatitude Patriarch John X bestows the Order of Saints Peter and Paul, Knight Class, upon Dr. Adib Saab

In the presence of members of the Balamand family and their representatives, as well as the family of Dr. Adib William Saab, his wife Dr. Elene Dammeh Saab, and family friends, the Order of Saints

Patriarch John X meeting with Metropolitans and Bishops in Syria

“We denounce what happened in Sqeilbiyah and raise our voice against anything that undermines coexistence in Syria.” Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East for the Greek Orthodox, together with the Metropolitans, reiterated

We condemn what happened in Al-Suqaylabiyah

Patriarchs in Syria: “We condemn what happened in Al-Suqaylabiyah, and we pray for peace and stability in Syria.” Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, Damascus — March 29, 2026 The Patriarchs: His Beatitude JOHN X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch

Statement by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East

Statement by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East Damascus, March 28, 2026 The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, along with Patriarch JOHN X personally, has been following

Patriarch John X of the Holy Cross Church in Damascus

Patriarch John X of the Holy Cross Church in Damascus: “On the Feast of the Cross, we look at the whole world from this Levantine homeland, asking for peace and mercy.” Damascus, March 15, 2026

The Great Lent Encyclical 2026

By the mercy of God Almighty John X Patriarch of Antioch and All the East to My brothers, Pastors of the Holy Church of Antioch My sons and daughters, everywhere across this Apostolic See Dear

The Great Lent Encyclical 2026

By the mercy of God Almighty John X Patriarch of Antioch and All the East to My brothers, Pastors of the Holy Church of Antioch My sons and daughters, everywhere across this Apostolic See Dear

Swedish Ambassador at the Patriarchate

Her Excellency the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Lebanon and Syria, Mrs. Jessica Svardström, paid a visit to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East in Damascus. She was received

A Delegation from the Diocese of Aleppo at the Patriarchate

After the difficult days and the recent bloody events that struck the city of Aleppo, Patriarch John X received Metropolitan Ephraim Maalouli of Aleppo along with a delegation of priests and some members of the

Patriarch John X receives Patriarch Joseph Absi

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East John X received Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch Joseph Absi of Antioch and All the East at the Patriarchate in Damascus. The two patriarchs exchanged greetings and

The Patriarchate

Patriarchal Residence

Antioch – Turkey

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