CULTURE
Religious Education Center in Zalin (Qamishli), North and East Syria, organizes Christmas events
ZALIN, North and East Syria — In a statement to Syriac Press, Therese Yohanon, head of the Religious Education Center in Zalin (Qamishli), North and East Syria, announced a series of religious and spiritual activities organized to celebrate Christmas and promote spiritual values. Yohanon explained that the Center actively participated…
Read More »Catholicos-Patriarch of Assyrian Church of the East Mar Awa III Royel receives Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq — Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Mar Awa III Royel hosted Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda in a meeting aimed at strengthening ties between the two Churches. Discussions emphasized maintaining and enhancing relations, particularly in Erbil, and highlighted the importance of drafting…
Read More »Delmenhorst, Germany, renames street in honor of Mor Yuhanun D’Kfone
DELMENHORST, Germany — Mayor of Delmenhorst, Germany, Petra Gerlach (Christlich Demokratische Union, CDU) officially approved the renaming of Elsflether Street to Mor Johannes Street, following a request from the parishioners of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Mor Yuhanun D’Kfone. The renaming was initiated after parishioners appealed to the Church Council…
Read More »Maronite Bishop of Holeb (Aleppo) urges Syrian Christians to play active role in nation’s future
HOLEB, Syria — In a statement to Vatican News, Maronite Bishop of Holeb (Aleppo) Joseph Tobji urged Christians in Syria to step forward and contribute during this pivotal moment in the country’s history. Bishop Tobji emphasized that Syrian Christians must assert themselves as equal partners in political and societal life,…
Read More »Global Orthodox Church leaders express solidarity with Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch Church of Antioch amid political transition in Syria
DARAMSUQ — In a phone call, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia conveyed the love and solidarity of the Russian Orthodox Church to Patriarch John X Yazigi, leader of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, and to the faithful of the Church of Antioch. Patriarch…
Read More »Syriac people parties’ delegation meets with Syriac Orthodox Archbishop in Sweden and Scandinavia Mor Youhanon Lahdo
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden — A delegation of political parties of Syriac (Aramean-Chaldean-Assyrian) people in Sweden, including the Assyrian Democratic Organization (ADO), Assyrian Democratic Movement, European Syriac Union (ESU) and the Beth Nahrain Democratic Party, visited Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese in Sweden and Scandinavia Mor Youhanon Lahdo. The parties’ representatives spoke about parties…
Read More »Bishop Mor Gregorios Joseph appointed as new Catholicos of the Syriac Orthodox Church in India
KERALA, India — Syriac Orthodox Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II announced the appointment of Bishop Mor Gregorios Joseph as the new Catholicos of the Syriac Orthodox Church in India, succeeding Catholicos Mor Baselios Thomas I. The announcement was made during the Divine Mass held on Sunday in Kerala, India. Patriarch…
Read More »Archbishop Mor Dioscorus Benjamin Atash ordains new priest at Syriac Orthodox Church of Mor Kyriakos in Västerås, Sweden
VÄSTERÅS, Sweden — Syriac Orthodox Archbishop Mor Dioscorus Benjamin Atash, Patriarchal Vicar of the Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese of Sweden, presided over a Divine Mass on Sunday morning at the Church of Mor Kyriakos in Västerås, Sweden. The service was conducted in cooperation with Archbishop Mor Philoxenos Yusuf Çetin, Archbishop of…
Read More »Syriac Orthodox Church and Christian leaders call for unity and peace during Syria’s political transformation
DARAMSUQ — Following the fall of the authoritarian Syrian regime, the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East issued a statement emphasizing that Syria is at a critical juncture in its history. The Church reaffirmed its commitment to spreading justice and peace among all citizens during this pivotal…
Read More »Patriarch Mar Awa III Royel and Archishop Mar Benedict Younan discuss Christian emigration and revitalization efforts
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region of Iraq — On Wednesday, Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Mar Awa III Royel hosted Syriac Catholic Archbishop of Mosul and Kerkeslokh (Kirkuk) Mar Benedict Younan at the Patriarchal headquarters in Erbil, Kurdistan of Iraq (KRI). The meeting focused on the pressing issue of…
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Suicide bomber attack at Greek (Rûm) Orthodox Church of Mar Elias in Daramsuq
DARAMSUQ — A suicide bombing attack at the Greek (Rûm) Orthodox Church of Mar …
