Catholic Culture: The head of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church said that the region’s prelates have not forgotten the two Orthodox bishops who were kidnapped in Syria in April 2013. “Every time we hold a joint prayer meeting we talk about … Continue reading
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Melkite Patriarch Applauds Syrian Victory Over Anti-Christian Rebels
Catholic World News: The head of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church has welcomed the Syrian government’s victory over rebel forces in the historic Christian town of Ma’loula. Rebel forces seized the town in December and kidnapped 13 Orthodox nuns, who were … Continue reading
Syria: Melkite Patriarch Needs Support of Entire Church in Peace Efforts
Society of Saint John Chrysostom: A prominent French bishop has accused Gregory III Laham, the Damascus-based Melkite Greek Patriarch of Antioch, of scheming with President Bashar al-Assad to block a planned Vatican peace visit to Syria by Catholic prelates in … Continue reading
Melkite Patriarch Condemns US Policy in Syria and Planned Attack
CatholicOnline: “The voice of Christians – said the Patriarch – is that of the Holy Father. At this time we must be pragmatic. Syria needs stability and an armed attack against the government really has no sense at all”. Gregory III … Continue reading