The Melkite Watchman

1. Sermon of His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III in Latin America

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   ... of every Christian, since it is the homeland of Jesus and Mary. The cordial greeting that I bring you comes from the heart of one who was impatient to see you, the heart of your Patriarch. That is why ... Saturday, 14 August 2010

2. Schedule of the Visit of His Beatitude, Patriarch Gregorios III to Brazil – 5-17 August 2010

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   On 05 August, Thursday - 17:10 Arrival of His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III( Laham) GUARULHOS, KLM 1000. Airport Reception. (Chancellor Fr Antoine Dib, accompanying His Beatitude, had arrived on 4 ... Thursday, 12 August 2010

3. Final Report of the Synod of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church - June 2010

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   Final Report of the  Synod of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church at the Patriarchal Summer Residence, Ain-Traz 21-26 June 2010   The Synod of Bishops of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church was held ... Monday, 05 July 2010

4. Speech of His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III at the opening of the Holy Synod of the Melkite Church

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   ... like to review for you aspects of these three Apostles Thomas, Paul and James. I visited India with my brother His Grace Archbishop Joseph Absi, Patriarchal Vicar General in Damascus, and His Grace ... Thursday, 01 July 2010

5. Day for Priests in Rabweh, Lebanon

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   16 June 2010 In the Context of the Year for Priests Pursuant to the decision of the Holy Synod regarding the Year for Priests, the animation committee organised a Day for Priests held in the Patriarchal ... Thursday, 17 June 2010

6. Papal visit to Cyprus and appeal for Christians in the Middle East 4-6 June 2010

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   ... in Cyprus, to be greeted by President Demetris Christofias, Orthodox Archbishop Chrysostomos II, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir and a number of other Catholic prelates. On arrival, ... Monday, 14 June 2010

7. Letter of Patriarch Gregorios III on Palestine

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   ... by support given to Palestinian refugees by Catholic Christian institutions in our East and throughout the whole world. In view of our support for the campaign of our brother bishop Hilarion, our patriarchal ... Monday, 14 June 2010

8. Patriarch Gregorios III Preaches Sermon in San Fructuoso, Compostela

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   ... bringing the world to fruition and creating a civilisation of life and love. And may the blessing of almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be with you all, now and forever. Amen. Gregorios ... Monday, 31 May 2010

9. Patriarch Gregorios III on Pilgrimage to Siantiago de Compostela, Spain, with the Order of Saint Lazarus

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   ... dinner for over four hundred members of the Order and their guests was afterwards held in the refectory of the monastery. On Sunday, 23 May, the Feast of Pentecost, His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios, ... Monday, 31 May 2010

10. Second Ecumenical Kirchentag scheduled for 12-16 May

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    Programme of His Beatitude, Patriarch Gregorios III Münich, Germany Arriving in Bavaria from Lebanon on 11 May, 2010, Patriarch Gregorios assembled his own personal programme ... Wednesday, 12 May 2010

11. Patriarch Gregorios Expresses Solidarity

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    Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East of Alexandria and of Jerusalem Prot.      /2010D Damascus, 12 April 2010 His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Vatican City   Most ... Thursday, 06 May 2010

12. Matter of Concern for Special Synod for the Middle East - a contribution from His Beatitude

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    Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East of Alexandria and of Jerusalem Prot.      /2010D Damascus, 1 March 2010 His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Vatican City   Most ... Thursday, 06 May 2010

13. Third Reunion of the Presynodal Council for the Middle East

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    Rome 23-24 April 2010 Report by Patriarch Gregorios III of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church The work of preparation for the Synod for the Middle East has made progress in this third reunion ... Monday, 26 April 2010

14. Visit to Malta of His Beatitude, Patriarch Gregorios III

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    ... of the providential apostolic shipwreck. His Beatitude, Patriarch Gregorios III was pleased to accept an invitation from the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem to visit Malta in coincidence with the ... Monday, 26 April 2010

15. Paschal Letter of Patriarch Gregorios III for 2010

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    Letter of His Beatitude, Patriarch Gregorios III for Pascha 2010 From Gregorios, servant of Jesus Christ, by the grace of God, Patriarch of Antioch and of All the East, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem, ... Friday, 19 March 2010

16. Patriarch Gregorios III Appeals for Prayer and Forgiveness for Victims of Violence and Fanaticism in Iraq

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    ... in Kerala. We shall be meeting in great numbers for prayer, forgiveness and peace in Harissa. And may the God of Peace fill us to the brim with his Peace, his security and his Love. + Gregorios III ... Friday, 12 March 2010

17. Speech of Patriarch Gregorios III in Nalanchira, India

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    Speech of H. B. Patriarch Gregorios III on the occasion of his visit to his brother, H. B. Moran Mor Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Church, and attendance at the ... Friday, 12 March 2010

18. Patriarch Gregorios III (Laham) in India

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    Express News Service First Published : 10 Mar 2010 07:02:44 AM IST THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Gregorios III Laham, the Patriarch of Greek Melkite Rite, arrived in India on a five-day visit on Wednesday, 10 ... Friday, 12 March 2010

19. Patriarch Gregorios III attends the Conference of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs Meeting in Cairo

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    Patriarch Gregorios III has been pleased to accept an invitation to attend the 22nd Conference of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, on the theme of "The objectives of Islamic Sharia and the great ... Monday, 22 February 2010

20. Letter for Great and Holy Lent 2010 from His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III

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    ... according to the rule, with enthusiasm, warmth and joy. To all I wish a good Holy Lent, with my love and blessing, + Gregorios Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem ... Monday, 15 February 2010

21. New Book: Introduction to Liturgical Services and their Symbolism in the Eastern Church

    Category: News/News of the Christian East - This book, hitherto only available in Arabic, is a wonderful educational summary of many traditions of the Eastern Christian Churches by Patriarch Gregorios III, head of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church.

22. Pastoral Letter to Priests of Their Beatitudes, the Eastern Catholic Patriarchs

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    ... as possible in this Year for Priests. SEVENTH PASTORAL LETTER "As the Father hath sent me, even so send I you." (John 20:21)   Feast of the Dormition 15 August 2004   INTRODUCTION ... Friday, 25 December 2009

23. Letter of His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III for the Year for Priests

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    From Gregorios, servant of Jesus Christ, by the grace of God, Patriarch of Antioch and of All the East, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem, to their lordships, the bishops, members of the venerable ... Thursday, 03 December 2009

24. First Meeting of the Presynodal Council for the Middle East

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    ... of the Copts 8. H. B. Gregorios III Laham B.S., Patriarch of Antioch of the Melkite Greeks 9. H. B. Nerses Bedros XIX Tarmouni, Patriarch of Cilicia of the Armenians 10. H. B. Fouad Twal, Patriarch ... Sunday, 27 September 2009

25. Pope Announces a Synod on the Church in the Middle East

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    ... Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly of the Syro-Malabars, India; His Beatitude Antonios Naguib, Patriarch of Alexandria of the Copts, Egypt; His Beatitude Gregorios III Laham, Patriarch of Antioch ... Monday, 21 September 2009

26. Meeting of the Eastern Catholic Patriarchs and Major Archbishops with Pope Benedict XVI

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    ... taken with the whole group. The participants were then guests of His Holiness for lunch in the Swiss Hall of the Apostolic Palace. H.B. Patriarch Gregorios III offered sweets from Damascus to His Holiness. ... Monday, 21 September 2009

27. Faiths and Culture in Dialogue - Kraków, September 6-8, 2009

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    ... Greek Catholic Church of Antioch and All the East, Gregorios III (Laham) was also there to speak in two panels, one of which he also chaired. From other ancient Eastern and Orthodox Churches, there were ... Tuesday, 15 September 2009

28. Dialogue of Faith and Culture - Saint Egidio Congress Kraków 6-8 September 2009

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    Session 7 Contribution from Patriarch Gregorios III Inter-faith dialogue contributes to cultural exchange and dialogue through religion, just as cultural dialogue and mutual enrichment helps inter-religious ... Tuesday, 15 September 2009

29. Patriarch Gregorios III Participates in Meeting of the International Catholic Migration Commission

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    Geneva - Recently elected to the Governing Committee of the ICMC, His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III was keen to attend its meeting in Geneva on 13 July. Identity and work of ICMC Responding to ... Wednesday, 19 August 2009

30. General Report on the Bimillennial Year of the Birth of Saint Paul

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    ... proclamation of the Year of Saint Paul by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, Patriarch Gregorios III and his Vicar General, Archbishop Joseph (Absi) went to the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Doctor ... Thursday, 23 July 2009

31. Patriarch Gregorios III's Sermon for the Closure of the Year of St. Paul

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    Sermon of His Beatitude, Patriarch Gregorios III 29 June 2009 On the Closure of the Year of Saint Paul At the Melkite Greek Catholic Cathedral of the Dormition Damascus Your Eminence Cardinal ... Sunday, 28 June 2009

32. Report of the Holy Synod of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church 1-5 June 2009

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    Rabweh, Lebanon - The Holy Synod opened in Rabweh under the presidency of His Beatitude, Patriarch Gregorios III. Present were some thirty bishops and exarchs from eparchies in Arab countries and other ... Monday, 15 June 2009

33. Letter of His Beatitude Gregorios III on the Occasion of the Closure of the Year of Saint Paul

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    The Collaborators of Saint Paul "I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace." (Acts of the Apostles 20: 32)   From Gregorios III, servant of Jesus Christ, by the grace of God Patriarch ... Thursday, 11 June 2009

34. Celebrations in Damascus in the Closure month of the Year of Saint Paul

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    Damascus - On Sunday 7th. June, in the evening, His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III, together with four bishops, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Mismiyeh, where Saint Paul is traditionally thought to ... Thursday, 11 June 2009

35. Pope Benedict XVI Praises Apostolic Work of the Eastern Churches

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    ... Syriacs, Armenians, Chaldeans and Latins). Also present was Archbishop Benediktos Tsikoras of the Greek Orthodox Church. Following greetings from Greek-Melkite Patriarch Gregorios III Laham and his vicar, ... Monday, 11 May 2009

36. Address of Patriarch Gregorios III to Pope Benedict XVI in Jordan

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    Address of His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in the Melkite Greek Catholic Cathedral of St. George in Amman (9 May 2009) during Vespers on the occasion of the meeting ... Saturday, 09 May 2009

37. Cyprus’ Archbishop on Straight Street in the Steps of Saint Paul

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    ... by Patriarch Gregorios III, together with his Patriarchal Vicar, Bishop Joseph (Absi), the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Mario Zenari and all Catholic bishops in Damascus, first in the Cathedral of the Dormition ... Tuesday, 05 May 2009

38. Paul and the Dialogue of Cultures in the Middle East

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    ... Memorial St. Paul in Damascus. Paul and the Dialogue of Cultures in the Middle East Lecture of His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III Patriarch of Antioch and of All the East, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem ... Sunday, 26 April 2009

39. Letter of His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III for Pascha 2009

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    Paul, Apostle of the Resurrection “..Ye be risen with Christ” (Colossians 3:1) From Gregorios, servant of Jesus Christ, by the grace of God, Patriarch of Antioch and of All the East, of Alexandria ... Tuesday, 07 April 2009

40. Letter for Great and Holy Lent 2009 from Patriarch Gregorios

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    From Gregorios, Servant of Jesus Christ, by the Grace of God Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem, to the Bishops, members of our Holy ... Sunday, 22 February 2009

41. "For to me to live is Christ" - Patriarch Gregorios' Letter for Christmas 2008

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    Christmas Letter 2008 From Gregorios, Servant of Jesus Christ, by the Grace of God Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem, to the Bishops, members of our Holy Synod, to ... Tuesday, 09 December 2008

42. Patriarch Gregorios III: “A Common Word and Future Muslim-Christian Engagement”

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    ... October 2008AD/1429AH. Patriarch Gregorios was one of a number of leading Christian and Islamic scholars to address the distinguished assembly. His Grace had convened the conference in partnership with ... Saturday, 25 October 2008

43. Patriarch Gregorios III Wishes Muslims Happy Feast of Eid-ul-Fir

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    1 October 2008 From His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III We had already expressed our good wishes for the beginning of the month of Ramadan, so today we are rejoicing with our Muslim brothers and sisters ... Saturday, 04 October 2008

44. Contribution of His Beatitude Gregorios III to the Session of the Lambeth Conference

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    “An update on the principal issues that concern the Church in the Holy Land and specifically the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem, some reflections on the phenomenon of Christian Zionism, and inter ... Saturday, 26 July 2008

45. Letter of His Beatitude Gregorios III On the Occasion of the Opening of the Year of Saint Paul

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    ... blessing + Gregorios III Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem Translated from the French by V. Chamberlain Photo credit to Daniel Dzurovčin of the Gréckokatolícke ... Friday, 18 July 2008

46. Address of His Beatitude Patriarch Gregorios III to His Holiness Pope Benedixt XVI

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    ... their Creed, and I’ll ask for nothing more, even discarding as a matter of indifference the question of unleavened bread.” Gregorios II That is the role played by our predecessors, ... Friday, 09 May 2008

47. Holy Father Praises Vitality of the Melkite Church

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    VATICAN CITY, 8 MAY 2008 (VIS) - This morning in the Vatican, Benedict XVI received 300 members of the Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarchate, headed by His Beatitude, Patriarch Gregorios III Laham, who ... Thursday, 08 May 2008

48. Paschal Letter of Patriarch Gregorios of Antioch

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    Gregorios, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem for the Melkite Greek Catholic Church on the occasion of the Glorious Feast of Pascha Feast of the Glorious Resurrection, ... Wednesday, 18 April 2007

49. Orientale Lumen Conferences Announced for 2007

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    ... – “Patriarch Bartholomew welcomes and addresses the Orientale Lumen EuroEast I Conference in Constantinople” 6. Gregorios at Tombs – “Greek-Catholic Patriarch Gregorios III ... Wednesday, 14 March 2007

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