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Sep 08, 2013
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 Yazigi prays for peace in Syria
Patriarch John X Yazigi of Antioch and all East for the Greek Orthodox held prayers for peace in Syria and the world, appreciating initiative launched by Pope Francis to halt killing and abduction in Syria and restore its peace.
"We want peace…and peace generate only peace…. We pray to God to restore peace to whole the world, particularly Syria," Yazigi said during the mass held on Sunday in Church of the Dormition of Our Lady in Lebanon.
he condemned all kinds of crimes committed in Syria, affirming that the Syrians are good people and do not deserve destruction, abduction or killing.
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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.
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