Thousands believed to be dead in India
On 26 December 2004, a major tsunami hit coasts on the Indian Ocean causing the deaths of possibly hundreds of thousands of people and causing wide spread damage. At this time the Patriarchate has not been able to establish contact with Bishop Mar Saul in India. {Update: The final report on the number of casualties […]
Patriarchate receives large library
On 12 December, a member of the Church gifted the House of the Assembly with a library of more than 3,000 books in Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek and English. We are very grateful for this special gift. — 15 December 2004
Israelis killed in Taba
The Patriarchate unequivocally condemns the recent suicide bombings in Taba, which tragically claimed the lives of Israelis who were visiting the area. We wish to express our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and stand in solidarity with the affected communities during this painful time. This act was cold blooded murder. As an institution committed […]
Terrorist attacks in Spain
Early reports indicate that more than 150 people have been killed by terrorists in Madrid, Spain. Our prayers are with all those left behind, as well as special prayers for those who passed in this senseless act of violence. A vigil will be held in their honour at the chapel in Galilee. — 17 March […]
Deadly plane crash Red Sea
We are saddened to hear of the deaths of around 150 passengers in an Egyptian plane that crashed into the Red Sea on 3 January. Our prayers are with the dead and those left behind. — 7 January 2004
Restaurant in Haifa bombed by terrorist
On 4 October a suicide bomber entered a restaurant in Haifa, Israel murdering more than twenty people, including small children. Our prayers are with all those who have suffered from this senseless violence. — 6 October 2003
Another terrorist attack in Jerusalem
The Patriarchate strongly condemns the recent suicide bombing in Jerusalem. On 19 August a terrorist group bombed a public bus killing twenty-four people and injuring more than one-hundred. We mourn the loss of innocent lives and express our heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families. Such acts of violence only perpetuate suffering and hinder the pursuit […]
Massive earthquake strikes Algeria
A massive earthquake has struck in Algeria, Africa. An official told a representative of the Patriarchate that while the death toll is not known, the numbers could be in the thousands. We ask members of the Church to keep this matter in their prayers. {Update: Over 2,000 people died as a result of the earthquake.} […]
Call for prayer after earthquake strikes China
We are calling on the Church to keep the people of China in their prayers after a strong earthquake struck Xinjiang. The exact number of deaths is not known at this time. — 27 February 2003
Terrorist murder more than 20 people in Tel Aviv
We regret to report on the deaths of more than 20 people in a terrorist bomb attack on a bus in Tel Aviv. One of our own members was severely injured. The attack was brought on by Palestinian terrorists. We ask the Church to keep those who were affected, those who died, their family and […]
