Patriarch John X Receives Delegation from…



Patriarch John X Receives Delegation from Orthodox Youth Movement
Balamand, July 25, 2025 — His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, welcomed a delegation from the General Secretariat of the Orthodox Youth Movement, led by Secretary General Elie al-Kibbeh, at the Patriarchal Monastery of Our Lady of Balamand.
The meeting commenced with service of Vespers, followed by a reception in the monastery’s salon. During the reception, the delegation extended condolences for the martyrs of Mar Elias Church in Dweilaa–Damascus. They expressed solidarity with the Patriarch and tge Fathers of the Holy Synod amid current challenges.
The meeting included an overview of the OYM activities and the obstacles facing Orthodox youth in Lebanon and Syria.
Patriarch John X emphasized the importance of unity in facing ecclesiastical and societal challenges; he also wished the delegation success in their meetings and conferences