Archdiocese of the Syriac Orthodox Church for the Eastern United States

10/29/2026

درس الكتاب المقدس باللغة العربية
صلاة الكنيسة الأولى
الاب عماد البناء

10/28/2026

Upon the invitation of the Community of Sant’Egidio, His Eminence Mor Dionysius John Kawak, Patriarchal Vicar of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch for the Eastern United States, participated in the International Meeting for Peace, held in Assisi, Italy, under the theme “Unarmed and Disarming Peace.”

The gathering brought together religious leaders, scholars, and representatives from around the world to promote dialogue, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence, continuing the spirit of the historic Assisi meeting initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1986.

On October 27, His Eminence participated in a panel discussion entitled “Contemporary Martyrs,” during which he delivered an address titled “Contemporary Martyrs: A Witness of Faith, a Call to Peace.”

In his speech, Archbishop Kawak reflected on the suffering and perseverance of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch, recalling the Sayfo Genocide of 1915, the ongoing challenges facing Christians in Syria and Iraq, and the unresolved abduction of the two Archbishops of Aleppo, Mor Gregorios Youhanna Ibrahim and Boulos Yazigi, in 2013.

His Eminence also addressed the recent tragic attack against worshippers gathered for a funeral at Saint George's Greek Orthodox Church in Karak, Jordan, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families while emphasizing that violence must never lead to hatred between religious communities.

Archbishop Kawak stressed that “The greatest tribute we can offer to the martyrs is to protect the living.” He called upon religious and international leaders to defend religious freedom, support Christians in remaining in their ancestral homelands, and strengthen cooperation among religious communities.

Concluding his address, His Eminence emphasized that Christian faith calls believers to respond to persecution not with revenge, but with forgiveness, love, and hope, reminding the participants that “After the Cross came the Resurrection.”

His Eminence's participation reflects the continued commitment of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch to promoting peace, defending human dignity, and bearing witness to the Christian message of reconciliation and hope.

10/27/2026

Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese for Eastern USA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Arabic Bible Study - Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese for Eastern USA's Zoom Meeting
Time: Oct 28, 2026 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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10/22/2026

Grace and peace be unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We will be gathering for Bible study at 8:00 PM. We warmly invite you to come and fellowship with us as we grow together in God’s Word.



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Every Thursday at 8:00PM



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For those who may be unable to attend in person, we encourage you to join us via Zoom. Though we may be in different places, we remain united in spirit and in truth as one body in Christ.

10/22/2026

درس الكتاب المقدس باللغة العربية
الصلوات السرّية والتحضيرية في القداس الإلهي
الاب الخوري انطون صبحة

10/20/2026

Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese for Eastern USA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Arabic Bible Study - Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese for Eastern USA's Zoom Meeting
Time: Oct 21, 2026 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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10/20/2026

Under the auspices of His Eminence Mor Dionysius John Kawak, the Educational Programs Committee hosted its annual Sunday School Teachers' Retreat at the Mor Aphrem Center from October 16-18, 2026. Our Sunday School teachers came together for a meaningful retreat centered on the words of Christ: “Feed My sheep” (John 21:17).

Friday evening kicked off the retreat with prayers, and sweets, treats, and fellowship before gathering on Saturday for a day of spiritual growth, learning, and reflection. Sami Mourad introduced our new Sunday School Teachers Foundational Course, an exciting initiative designed to strengthen our teachers in their faith, knowledge, and ministry. This was followed by the engaging and interactive keynote lecture delivered by His Eminence, “The Calling and Ministry of a Sunday School Teacher.”

In the afternoon, Ramona Malki led an insightful session on “Classroom Management with Love and Discipline,” followed by Sarah Baho, who shared the importance of “Partnership with Parents and Parish” in nurturing our youth. The day concluded with a closing prayer led by His Eminence, leaving everyone renewed and inspired to continue planting seeds of faith in the hearts of our Sunday School children.

May we always remember that while we may not see every seed grow, the love, guidance, and faith we share today can leave a lasting impact for generations to come.

10/19/2026

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, His Eminence Mor Dionysius John Kawak celebrated the Holy Liturgy at the Church of the Virgin Mary in Paramus, New Jersey, in the presence of Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Shabo.

In his sermon, His Eminence spoke about “Who holds the steering wheel of our lives?”His Eminence reflected on Luke 16:13–17 encouraging the faithful to place God first and allow Him to guide their daily choices.

Archbishop Kawak emphasized that giving back to God is a response of gratitude and love for all we have received from Him. Through regular offerings to the Church, helping those in need, and sharing our time and talents, we put His gifts at the service of others. He encouraged everyone to give faithfully, according to their means and with a generous heart.

His Eminence concluded by reminding the faithful that, as Christ gives Himself to us in the Holy Eucharist, we are called to offer Him our lives in return our work, our possessions, our time, and our hearts.

10/16/2026

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