Blessed Mother’s words proven true
On 30 December 2005, the Blessed Mother appeared to several members of the House of the Assembly warning that Iraq would be plunged into a war. As always, our Blessed Mother’s words came true. In part of the prophecy, she said, “Expect the first fire in February of 2006.” Early in the morning on 22 […]
Members in Iraq asked to prepare for long-term violence
The Patriarchate is asking all members in Iraq to prepare for long-term violence and war. Several elders of the House of the Assembly saw an apparition of the Blessed Mother on 30 December, where she gave the initial warning saying: “War is coming to Iraq. Do not waste time. Samarra will burn and people will […]
Statement from the Patriarchate condemning suicide bombings in Jordan
The Patriarchate is deeply saddened and appalled by the November 9 suicide bombings that took place in Amman, Jordan. We unequivocally condemn such acts of violence, which result in the loss of innocent lives and inflict untold suffering on the affected communities. Violence, in all its forms, is never the right answer to any problem […]
Deadly hurricane hits U.S.A.
Our prayers are with those who are suffering due to the recent hurricane that struck the southern states of the United States on 29 August. Hit especially hard was New Orleans. Sources have indicated that the destruction is widespread and that flooding will continue for several days, or perhaps weeks. It is believed that hundreds […]
Tsunami brings death to thousands
We extend our deepest condolences to the nations affected by the devastating destruction. Our hearts ache as we continue to receive reports of the tragic loss of life in the wake of this natural disaster. The initial reports were already heartbreaking, with thousands of lives believed to have been lost in the immediate aftermath of […]
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
