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Two new Bishops for Europe

In His first exceptional session held in Balamand, the Holy Antiochian Synod elected Bishop Ignatius (Alhoushi) as Metropolitan of France, Western and Southern Europe and Bishop Isaac (Barakat) as Metropolitan of Germany and Middle Europe.

JohnX receives Mr. Abbas Ebrahim

His Beatitude John X receives Mr. Abbas Ibrahim, General Director of the General Lebanese Security, who put His Beatitude in the context of the latest updates concerning the abducted Metropolitans.

John X receives Ambassador of U.S.A

His Beatitude JohnX receives H. Ex. Mr. David Hale, Ambassador of U.S.A to Lebanon

The Sunday Liturgy in the Our Lady (Mariamite) Church in Damascus

The Sunday Liturgy in the Our Lady (Mariamite) Church in Damascus

Brother Yousef Shattahi, a new monk given the name Meletios

2013-10-05 At the Mariamite Cathedral, His Beatitude John X ordained Brother Yousef Shattahi as a monk, given the name Meletios.

Historic Visit to Vatican

His Beatitude John X, Patriarch of Antioch and all the East conducted a historic visit to Vatican City between September 26th till October 1st, 2013 where he met His Holiness Pope Francis I… Full Statement To hear

Pastoral Letter On the Occasion of the Antiochian Day of Solidarity

By the mercy of God John X Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Giving is the Criterion of our Belonging to the Reign of God  “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least

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