@zayyatheblessed HH is there to celebrate the 1 yr death anniversary of Mar Aprem. An influential and beloved prelate amongst all members—Assyrians & Indians. Mar Aprem was the locum tenens of the Apostolic See & was the principal patriarchal consecrator in 2015
“Mr. President, declare this day not simply a day of mourning. As Christians, we do not seek pity. Rather, I say it would be appropriate if this day were declared a day of mourning for the government itself.”
— Greek Orthodox Patriarch John X
🇸🇾 “Let sectarianism fall, and let the nation live.”
The Greek Antiochian Orthodox Patriarch John X stands before Jolani and delivers a powerful plea, confronting him over the massacres unfolding along the Syrian coast. He speaks not just as a religious leader, but as a voice for the innocent—Christians and Alawites who are NOT caught in crossfire but are being deliberately targeted.
He reminds the world that the majority of those killed are not “remnants of the regime”—they are civilians, women, and children, slaughtered in their homes, forced from their villages, and stripped of their lives simply for their faith and identity.
Icons of the Virgin Mary, whom both Christians and Muslims revere, have been desecrated, and churches and homes have been burned to the ground. He calls on Jolani to stop the massacres immediately and to return Syria to a path of peace, unity, and reconciliation.
The crowd erupts in applause, because they know the truth—this was never about a revolution, democracy, or freedom. It was always about sectarian hatred and destruction.
Yet, we were told that Christians were not being targeted, that their suffering was a “hoax,” and that they stood by as Alawites were slaughtered. How much more proof is needed?
Don't forget to join us next Saturday for our Paint Night led by the talented Larsa Kena! We hope to see you all there. 21+ Event! Get your tickets fast! :) God bless you all.
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Sharing this beautiful prayer from our liturgy with a special intention for the Assyrian community in Ukraine and all of the people of good will that are in the midst of this conflict.
The third and final day of fasting — don’t forget not to break your fast until Thursday morning!
Join us today at 4 pm for prayers and 6 pm for Qurbana at Mar Gewargis Cathedral.