Close of the Melkite Synod

Holy Synod of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church Ain Traz, 20 – 25 June 2011   Close of the Synod Divine Liturgy of the Close of the Synod A solemn Divine Liturgy was celebrated on Saturday, 25 June 2011 for the close of the Holy Synod, which had begun its...

Melkite Synod

Holy Synod of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church Ain Traz, 20 – 25 June 2011 Inaugural Address By Patriarch Gregorios III Document No. 5 In the name of the Saviour, we open the Holy Synod. Let us sing with the Church: “Today the grace of the Holy Spirit has...

Melkite Initiatives After the Synod

After the Synod Melkite Initiatives Damascus December 2010 After the Synod for the Middle East: Melkite initiatives Having participated in the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops held at the Vatican from 10-24 October 2010, on the theme of The...

Materials Relating to the Synod

Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops October 10-24, 2010 Most Recent Documents Documents in Chronologic Order Presented from Most Recent to Oldest Congress on the Synod for the Middle East and its impact on Arab Counties – November 30,...

The Melkites

The Melkites The Melkites, or Byzantine rite Catholics of Middle Eastern origin, are the descendants of the early Christians of Antioch (Syria). Christianity was established in this area of the Middle East by St. Peter before he traveled on to the imperial city of...