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November 2, 2020

Syriac patriarch: 'Our martyrs are the torches of faith'

Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Deliverance Cathedral in Baghdad Oct. 31, 2020, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the massacre at the church. Two priests were among the 48 people killed during the Oct. 31, 2010, attack.

BEIRUT -- Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the massacre by Islamic militants at Our Lady of Deliverance Church in Baghdad, Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan reminded the faithful that "our martyrs are the torches of faith that illuminate our paths of life and ignite in us the fire of love toward everyone."

Published in International
July 23, 2019

New Damascus archbishop eager to give hope to tired faithful

Syriac Catholic Archbishop John Jihad Battah, newly named to Damascus, Syria, will be installed as archbishop July 28, 2019. He is pictured July 15 in the Church of the Monastery of Our Lady of Deliverance in Harissa, Lebanon.

BEIRUT -- After eight years of war, the faithful in Damascus, Syria, are "so tired," said their new bishop, Syriac Catholic Archbishop John Jihad Battah. Nevertheless, he is returning to his birthplace with enthusiasm.

Published in International
July 30, 2018

Syriac Catholic bishops call attention to repeat "tragedy of genocide" of the faithful

A damaged Syriac Catholic Church is pictured in Homs, Syria. Syriac Catholic bishops from around the world, meeting in Lebanon for their annual synod, lamented the plight of their "tormented and persecuted" faithful.
BEIRUT – Syriac Catholic bishops from around the world, meeting in Lebanon for their annual synod, lamented the plight of their "tormented and persecuted" faithful.
Published in International