Patriarch John X of Antioch met with the bishops and clergy of the Diocese of Damascus and its surrounding areas at the Patriarchal Residence in Damascus.
Discussions during the meeting focused on the challenges of serving the Church amidst the current critical phase in Syria. Emphasis was placed on the clergy’s vital role in steadfastly serving the faithful, strengthening their trust in God’s mercy, and relying on Him.
The clergy were encouraged to support their communities by offering consolation and hope, while also setting an example in demonstrating responsibility, prudence, solidarity, and collective effort to uphold the Church’s testimony and unity.
Special emphasis was given to intensifying prayers and supplications to the Christ Child, especially during the upcoming festive season, to preserve peace and unity in this peaceful land of Syria—a blessing for all its people.
