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Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
September 7, 2013 Saturday
Patriarch Laham: Most world countries support political solution in Syria
Provinces, (SANA) - A joint prayer was held at Lady of Dormition
Cathedral in al-Zaitoun quarter in Damascus in response to Pope
Francis' call for observing a day of fasting and prayer worldwide for
security and stability in Syria and against any military aggression on
it.
Greek Catholic Patriarch Gregorios III Laham of Antioch and All East,
who presided upon the prayers, said most countries in the world
support a political solution to the crisis in Syria and few want
military action, saying that this is "the beginning of victory."
Patriarch Laham thanked all those who oppose aggression against Syria,
especially Pope Francis who turned the whole world into a church and
mosque and a worshipping place to say "No to war." The Patriarch added
that the Syrians all over the world have a responsibility to convey
the true image of Syria as the land of harmony, love and coexistence.
He said that Pope Francis ' wonderful and unique initiative during
these difficult times is a message of peace and reassurance to all the
people of Syria.
Patriarch Laham said that the terrorist attack on Maaloula should
resound around the world to signal the end of the crisis and restore
peace to Syria, praying for Maaloula which has joined other areas in
Syria that were shaken by armed groups.
He addressed the faithful in Syria, telling them not to be afraid and
to remain, saying "we will stay here... we will build a modern renewed
Syria... we will all stay; Christians and Muslims of all sects." In
turn, Greek Melkite Patriarchal Deputy, Archbishop Joseph al-Absi,
said that violence never leads to peace, appealing to the
international community to make efforts and bring about clear peace
initiatives based on dialogue.
For his part, Armenian Catholic Archbishop Joseph Arnaout called for
praying for Syria and its people and for God to preserve them and
bring epace to it and to the Middle East.
Patriarch Iwas calls for a day of fasting on Saturday for peace in
Syria In the same context, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East
Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church, Ignatius Zakka I
Iwas, called all Christians for a day of fasting for peace in Syria
and all countries of the world on Saturday 7 September.
Committing to Pope Francis call for a world day of prayer and fasting
for peace in Syria, the Middle East and the Whole world on Saturday 7
September, Patriarch Iwas called, in a statement on Friday, for
dictating Saturday to be a day for prayer and fasting for peace in
Syria and the whole countries of the world.
The statement also called for praying for the release of the kidnapped
archbishops, Boulos al-Yazigi, archbishop of the Greek Orthodox of
Aleppo and Iskandaroun and Yuhanna Ibrahim, the Syrian-Orthodox
metropolitan of Aleppo.
Prayers for peace in the churches of Lattakia Prayers were held in the
churches of Lattakia city in response to Pope Francis ' call for
praying for peace in Syria.
Attendants prayed for peace in Syria, overcoming the current crisis,
the return of abductees, and the recovery of the injured.
Churches of Daraa hold prayers for Syria Churches in the southern city
of Daraa responded to the Pope's call by holding prayers and calls for
the protection of Syria.
The prayers asked God to ward off wars and their evils from Syria and
disseminate amity and tranquility among its people who have been
suffering greatly over more than two years due to the terrorists'
crimes.
English Bulletin
From: Baghdasarian
September 7, 2013 Saturday
Patriarch Laham: Most world countries support political solution in Syria
Provinces, (SANA) - A joint prayer was held at Lady of Dormition
Cathedral in al-Zaitoun quarter in Damascus in response to Pope
Francis' call for observing a day of fasting and prayer worldwide for
security and stability in Syria and against any military aggression on
it.
Greek Catholic Patriarch Gregorios III Laham of Antioch and All East,
who presided upon the prayers, said most countries in the world
support a political solution to the crisis in Syria and few want
military action, saying that this is "the beginning of victory."
Patriarch Laham thanked all those who oppose aggression against Syria,
especially Pope Francis who turned the whole world into a church and
mosque and a worshipping place to say "No to war." The Patriarch added
that the Syrians all over the world have a responsibility to convey
the true image of Syria as the land of harmony, love and coexistence.
He said that Pope Francis ' wonderful and unique initiative during
these difficult times is a message of peace and reassurance to all the
people of Syria.
Patriarch Laham said that the terrorist attack on Maaloula should
resound around the world to signal the end of the crisis and restore
peace to Syria, praying for Maaloula which has joined other areas in
Syria that were shaken by armed groups.
He addressed the faithful in Syria, telling them not to be afraid and
to remain, saying "we will stay here... we will build a modern renewed
Syria... we will all stay; Christians and Muslims of all sects." In
turn, Greek Melkite Patriarchal Deputy, Archbishop Joseph al-Absi,
said that violence never leads to peace, appealing to the
international community to make efforts and bring about clear peace
initiatives based on dialogue.
For his part, Armenian Catholic Archbishop Joseph Arnaout called for
praying for Syria and its people and for God to preserve them and
bring epace to it and to the Middle East.
Patriarch Iwas calls for a day of fasting on Saturday for peace in
Syria In the same context, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East
Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church, Ignatius Zakka I
Iwas, called all Christians for a day of fasting for peace in Syria
and all countries of the world on Saturday 7 September.
Committing to Pope Francis call for a world day of prayer and fasting
for peace in Syria, the Middle East and the Whole world on Saturday 7
September, Patriarch Iwas called, in a statement on Friday, for
dictating Saturday to be a day for prayer and fasting for peace in
Syria and the whole countries of the world.
The statement also called for praying for the release of the kidnapped
archbishops, Boulos al-Yazigi, archbishop of the Greek Orthodox of
Aleppo and Iskandaroun and Yuhanna Ibrahim, the Syrian-Orthodox
metropolitan of Aleppo.
Prayers for peace in the churches of Lattakia Prayers were held in the
churches of Lattakia city in response to Pope Francis ' call for
praying for peace in Syria.
Attendants prayed for peace in Syria, overcoming the current crisis,
the return of abductees, and the recovery of the injured.
Churches of Daraa hold prayers for Syria Churches in the southern city
of Daraa responded to the Pope's call by holding prayers and calls for
the protection of Syria.
The prayers asked God to ward off wars and their evils from Syria and
disseminate amity and tranquility among its people who have been
suffering greatly over more than two years due to the terrorists'
crimes.
English Bulletin
From: Baghdasarian