Synod of Bulgarian Church calls to help Christians in Syria and Lebanon

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia / ru.wikipedia.org

The Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church expressed deep concern over the situation in Syria and Lebanon. In its statement, published on the BOC website, the Synod emphasized the importance of preserving the Christian presence in these countries, stating: "The lands of Syria and Lebanon have been fertile ground for the evangelical preaching and the birthplace of many saints of the Orthodox Church."

It was also stated that "We cannot remain indifferent and uninvolved in the suffering and trials of our brothers and sisters in Christ, who are heirs and bearers of two thousand years of church tradition, which is under threat of total destruction and annihilation."

The members of the Synod expressed "heartfelt brotherly prayerful support for His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East, the members of the Holy Synod of the Antiochian Patriarchate, the clergy, and the Christ-loving people of Syria and Lebanon."

In conclusion, the Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church called for international assistance: "We call on all international organizations, political leaders, and statesmen who can offer help and support to act quickly and effectively to protect and guarantee the life, human rights, and freedom of religion of Christians in Syria and Lebanon."

As reported by the UOJ, the Patriarch of the Antiochian Church, the Patriarch of the Syrian Church, and the Patriarch of the Greek Catholic Church discussed the downfall of Assad's regime in Syria.

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