Invite to mark fifth anniversary of Mor Gregorius Yohanna Ibrahim's Abduction
- Post 13 February 2018
22 April 2013 – 22 April 2018
On behalf of the World Council of Arameans (Syriacs) (“WCA”), we cordially invite you to participate in a symposium to mark the lapse of five years since the abduction of the Metropolitans of Aleppo, Mor Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim and Paul Yazigi, who were kidnapped on 22 April 2013.
Papers will be given by keynote speakers, songs of praise and video messages to share fond memories and advocate together the safe release of Mor Gregorios Yohanna Ibrahim.
The Symposium will take place on Sunday 22 April 2018 and broadcast live by Suryoyo Sat. The venue is the St. Jesaja Church Hall, Zoll Straße 11, D-48599 Gronau, Germany.
The program will begin with celebrating the Holy Eucharist, praying for the immediate release of the prelates, followed by a joint breakfast prior to the symposium. Please, find attached a teaser flyer for this event which promises to be a memorable day.
The symposium will be open to the general public and you are all welcome. In fact, your presence will enliven solidarity!
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For earlier reports and background information on the Abduction of the Metropolitans of Aleppo, see:
- WCA Report of 22 April 2016 | 22 APRIL 2013: The forgotten case of the two kidnapped Archbishops of Syria
- Press Release | 500 Days Abducted: No sign of life and world still silent!
- Press Release | 300 Days Abducted: No sign of life yet from Archbishops in Syria!
- Press Release | 200 Days Abducted: No sign of life yet from Archbishops in Syria!
- Press Release | 150 Days Abducted: No sign of life yet from Archbishops in Syria!
- Press Release | 100 Days Abducted: No sign of life yet from Archbishops in Syria!
- WCA Letter to Turkish Foreign Minister on kidnapped Archbishops from Syria
- Press Release | Kidnapped Archbishops from Syria allegedly held in Turkey
- Letter to UNSC Members: Plea to Address still kidnapped archbishops and seek political solution to war in Syria
- Christian Leaders still Missing: Appeal to United Nations Security Council and kidnappers
- Collection Statements by world Leaders condemning Abduction of Archbishops in Syria
- WCA Letter to UNSC: Condemn abduction of missing Archbishops in Syria and ensure their safe return home
- Archbishops in Syria still abducted
- Two Archbishops kidnapped in Syria
For immediate release | Click here to download the press release in PDF
