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Antiochian Patriarch Expresses Support for Christians in Southern Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict

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08.03.2026, 14:00

Patriarch John X of Antioch and all the East has voiced his support for the residents of Southern Lebanon amid the intensifying military conflict in the region, calling for an end to the war.

In a statement released on March 7, 2026, via the social media channels of the Antiochian Patriarchate, Patriarch John X conducted a phone conversation with Metropolitan Ilia of Tyre and Sidon. During the discussion, the Patriarch emphasized the Church's solidarity with the concerns of the local population and its readiness to offer support in every possible way.

“We are all mentally with you and our people in Southern Lebanon. We pray for peace and for this war machine to cease,” stated Patriarch John. He highlighted that the churches and believers in the region are united in prayer for an end to the hostilities, which impact all inhabitants, including the historical Christian presence in the Middle East.

Metropolitan Ilia expressed gratitude to the Patriarch for his support and solidarity, underscoring the importance of the spiritual assistance from the Antiochian Church for Christians in Southern Lebanon.

The escalation along the Lebanon-Israel border has intensified in recent days, with the Israeli army striking targets associated with the Hezbollah movement following rocket and drone attacks from the group. According to international organizations, hundreds of thousands of civilians have been displaced, with over 100,000 individuals internally displaced within Lebanon. Reports from the Lebanese Ministry of Health, as cited by TASS, indicate that 294 people have been killed and 1,023 injured due to Israeli attacks this week.

The Antiochian Church traditionally represents a significant portion of Orthodox Christians in the Middle East, including faithful from Syria and Lebanon. Amid the ongoing conflict, church hierarchs in the region are consistently urging the international community to halt the violence and protect civilians. Additionally, on Saturday, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church's representation in Beirut conducted a service for peace in Lebanon.

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