Patriarch John X Welcomes Metropolitan Saba to Lebanon
Photo: www.antiochpatriarchate.org
BALAMAND — On July 17, 2025, His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch received His Eminence Metropolitan Saba of New York and All North America at the patriarchal residence in Balamand, Lebanon. The Patriarch expressed deep pride in the Antiochian Archdiocese across North America and the wider diaspora, while Metropolitan Saba highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong connection to the Church despite distance and difficulties.
“We take pride in our Antiochian Archdiocese in North America and throughout the diaspora,” Patriarch John said.
Metropolitan Saba is currently abroad, leading a sacred pilgrimage to Jordan and Lebanon that will conclude on July 3, 2025. Accompanying him are 29 current and recently graduated seminarians. The pilgrimage is funded by the donors of the Antiochian Archdiocese and its Board of Trustees.
Previously, UOJ reported that the 57th Biennial Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Convention is scheduled to be held July 20 - 27 in Chicago.
Read also
ROCOR Priest Reflects on Trip to Capitol Hill
Archpriest Victor Boldewskul participated in the Society of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco's Day of Action to raise awareness about the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Hundreds of Chinese Christians Arrested in Pre-Christmas Crackdown
Hundreds of Chinese Christians face spending Christmas in detention after authorities launched a sweeping pre-holiday crackdown on churches under Beijing’s campaign to control religious life.
Ukraine Adviser: UOC Not Banned, but Offered a 'Choice' of Jurisdictions
A Ukrainian presidential adviser said the UOC is not banned but pressured to choose between joining the OCU, submitting to Constantinople, or remaining unregistered, while dismissing international concerns as propaganda.
Indiana Reports 98% Drop in Abortions Under Stricter Law
Indiana’s latest health report shows a 98% drop in reported abortions under stricter laws, though dozens still occurred under legal exceptions and concerns persist about unreported pill abortions.
Armenian Apostolic Church Pushes Back on Political Encroachment
The Armenian Apostolic Church plans to appeal to international bodies to resist government interference and defend its clergy and sacred relics.
Attempted Takeover at Armenian Etchmiadzin Cathedral Thwarted by Faithful
Supporters of Armenian PM Pashinyan attempted to storm Etchmiadzin Cathedral amid calls for the Catholicos’s resignation but were blocked by parishioners and security.