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His Beatitude Patriarch John celebrates the diamond jubilee of the National Private High School in Latakia.

Upon the occasion, he declares: “We want our educational institutions to remain illuminated and bestowing the light of learning and knowledge.” With the blessing and the presence of His Beatitude the Most Blessed and Revered

His Beatitude Patriarch John X consecrates and inaugurates the Cathedral of Saint George in Latakia, and addresses the believers thus:

“You are the true altar of the Church.” Latakia, May 26, 2024 It is a day of joy and hope. It is the Day of Resurrection, which was revealed in its most beautiful form, after

His Beatitude Patriarch John arrives in Latakia and performs a prayer of thanksgiving asserting: “We have come to shake the world with the joyful cry of Christ is risen.”

Latakia, May 25, 2024 Latakia, through its land, its people, its plains and mountains, its sea and sky, have welcomed its righteous son, His Beatitude Most Reverend Patriarch John X. Upon these words and at

The Patriarch meets the group of Orthodox Scouts

Damascus, May 17, 2024 His Beatitude Patriarch John X met with the group of Orthodox Scouts from the churches of Damascus (the Mariamite Cathedral, The Holy Cross, Al-Duwailaa and Jaramana) at the Patriarchate in Damascus.

Patriarch John X from Wadi al-Nasara: “As Christians, we are present throughout the geographical map of this Levant and have the best relations with all other components.”

Saint George Monastery, Al-Humaira, May 16, 2024 The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, John X, stressed the essential role and mission of Christians in the Middle East. The Patriarch uttered these

Divine Liturgy for Thomas Sunday in the Church of Saint Ananias the Apostle – Al-Midan.

Damascus, May 12, 2024 With the blessing and presence of His Beatitude Patriarch John X, the Divine Liturgy for the Sunday of Thomas the Apostle was celebrated in the Church of Saint Ananias the Apostle

Patriarch John X receiving Patriarch Al-Absi: “The Church of Antioch has always abode by the mindset of encounter and dialogue.” Damascus, May 11, 2024

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, John X, received Greek Catholic Patriarch of Antioch and All the East ,Youssef Al-Absi, at the Patriarchate in Damascus. His Beatitude Absi visited the Patriarch to

Third Bridegroom Service in the Mariamite Cathedral in Damascus

Patriarch John X held Third Bridegroom Service in the Mariamite Cathedral in Damascus, in the presence of Rev. Bishops Romanos Al-Hannat, the Patriarchal Vicar, and John Batash.

Second Bridegroom Prayer at the Church of Saint George East Al Tijara

HB Patriarch John X held the service of the Second Bridegroom at the Church of Saint George East Al Tijara in the presence of HE Moussa Al Khasi.

Divine Liturgy for Palm Sunday at the Mariamite Cathedral in Damascus

His Beatitude Patriarch John celebrated the Divine Liturgy for Palm Sunday at the Mariamite Cathedral in Damascus, with the participation of reverend bishops John (Batash), Moussa (Al Khasi), and a group of priests and deacons.

His Beatitude John X holds the first Bridegroom Service in the Mariamite Cathedral in Damascus

His Beatitude John X holds the first Bridegroom Service in the Mariamite Cathedral in Damascus

Sunday Liturgy of Saint John Climacus in Douayla

His Beatitude Patriarch John X celebrated the Sunday Liturgy of the Fourth Week of Lent (Feast of Saint John Climacus) at the Church of Prophet Elijah the Zealous in Douayla, with the participation of their

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