Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas
LL Patriarch of Antioch and All The East & Universal Syriac Orthodox Church
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Archbishop of Canterbury Expresses Sadness at Death of Supreme Head of Syrian Orthodox Church
Friday 21st March 2014
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has expressed great sadness at the
passing away of His Holiness Mar Ignatius Zakka I Iwas (1933-2019), Patriarch of
Antioch and All the East and the supreme head of the Syrian Orthodox Church.
Archbishop Justin said: "We thank God for the extraordinary life and witness of
His Holiness and pray for the Syrian Orthodox Church at this time of mourning
and uncertainty. His Holiness will be sorely missed. We also continue to
remember His Eminence Metropolitan Yohanna Ibrahim of Alleppo, who has been
missing along with His Eminence Metropolitan Boulos since April 2013 and seek
the mercy of Christ for his safe release.
"Christians across the Middle East are coping under immense suffering and
trials. Their steadfastness is one of deep inner conviction, commitment and
faith. They are bearing the cross on a daily basis without fear and announcing
the Good News in word and deed. We thank God for this faithful witness, which is
a blessing to the whole world, a message that Christ in our midst will help
overcome the trials, distress and hardship that face us."
His Holiness was known for his enduring ministry in very difficult and trying
circumstances, and made important contributions to ecumenical dialogue. He was a
member of different Eastern and Western Academies and the author of a number of
books on Christian education, theology, history, and culture in the Syriac,
Arabic and English languages.
Source: http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/
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