Syrian Greek Orthodox patriarch dies at 92

by AFP
Share 

Beirut:The Greek Orthodox patriarch of Syria, Ignatius IV Hazim, died on Wednesday in neighbouring Lebanon at the age of 92 after a stroke, an announcement from the patriarchate said.

Patriarch Hazim, who was born on April 4, 1920, "died (on Wednesday morning) at Saint George Hospital in Beirut after a stroke," the Damascus-based patriarchate confirmed to AFP.

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East is one of 14 autocephalous churches under the Orthodox communion. It counts around a million members, the majority of them Christians in Syria.

The country's 1.8-million-strong Christian community has stayed on the sidelines of the nearly 21-month conflict against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad.


 Rate this Article
Rates : 0, Average : 0

Share more.


Post a Comment

Did you like this section? Leave a comment!
 Your Name : Your Email Address :
 
 Your Comment :
 
Enter ImageText here:  

No Comments Posted
Label


s