Patriarch John X Receives the Russian Ambassador

His Beatitude Patriarch John X received the Russian Ambassador Alexander Zasypkin at the patriarchal headquarters in Balamand. The visit came on the occasion of the end of his diplomatic duties in Lebanon. During the meeting, they discussed the importance of the Russian role in the region and the relations between Russia and Antioch. For his part, His Beatitude praised the distinguished role entrusted to the Russian Ambassador Zasypkin throughout his tenure as ambassador to Lebanon.