The Archeparchy of Aleppo is one of the oldest ones of the Melkite Patriarchate of Antioch. The eparchy of Berea (ancient name of Aleppo) its origin goes back to the First Council of Nicaea (325 a.c.). The eparchy of Aleppo was elevated to the rank of archeparchy in the sixth century.
The image is of a famous Icon in the Cathedral of Aleppo Syria Novenas in the Catholic Church
Its name deriving from the Latin word "novem," meaning "nine," a novena is a nine days private or public devotion in the Catholic Church to obtain special graces.
They remain a "popular devotion" and have been prayed since the very beginning of the Church.
Its name deriving from the Latin word "novem," meaning "nine," a novena is a nine days private or public devotion in the Catholic Church to obtain special graces.
They remain a "popular devotion" and have been prayed since the very beginning of the Church.
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has ordered that so-called "inclusive writing" - an attempt to make French grammar more politically correct and gender neutral - must not be used in official government texts.
Melkite Greek Catholic Archbishop Jean-Clément Jeanbart described a Church alive, but it needs partners for its ‘Build to Stay’ movement
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Aleppo's Melkite Greek Catholic Cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this Cathedral built around 1830 unexpectedly during the Ottoman empire that prohibited all constructions of churches, it has been a place where many Christians have received multitude of blessings, reason why for centuries thousands of pilgrims go to venerate our Lady to Whom this Cathedral is dedicated.
During these last years of the Syrian conflict, this Cathedral had been a symbol of hope, but the Cathedral became the front line of heavy fighting. A massive rocket bombardment devastated the Cathedral.
One year ago Archbishop Jeanbart sent his appeal to the Christians around the World. Read more…
Pediatricians are warning against a new mobile phone application that allows teenagers as young as 12 to obtain contraceptives and abortion pills without parental knowledge or consultation with a local physician.
Polish abortion laws, which allow for termination of pregnancies when fetuses are severely damaged, are being abused, Polish President Andrzej Duda has told Catholic broadcaster TV Trwam.