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September 7, 2026 · 1 min read

The Orthodox Youth Meeting of the Patriarchate of Antioch took place at the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of Agios Georgios (Al-Humairah). The first day of the "Ana Icon" meeting began with the participation of about 80 young men and women from the various Holy Metropolises of Syria.

The day started with the reception, which brought in its details a clear message, which confirms that the preparations are completed with the presence of the young people as the foundation of the meeting.

The participants then had a tour of the Holy Monastery, which (tour) was followed by the spiritual opening of the meeting at the Vespers Service, and which (initiation) was followed by the official opening.

His Eminence the Patriarchal Commissioner, Bishop Mr. Romanos (Al-Hannat), presented the purpose of the ongoing Patriarchal meetings with the blessing of the Patriarch Mr. John I'.

The participants then heard the testimonies of young people who preceded them in this experience, as well as its imprint, which remains alive in their hearts for years.

The groups then began to form. Each delegation expressed, at the evening event of the…

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Софья Семёнова

It is good that young people from different metropolises of Syria gathered in the monastery of St. George in Al-Humair. I wonder what kind of testimonies of previous participants they listened to - probably this is the most vivid thing that remains for years. It’s a pity that the text ends in groups; I would like to know what they discussed there in the evening.

Stefan Hoffmann

It's great that the young people from the various metropolises in Syria are meeting at the Monastery of Saint George in Al-Humayra. The testimonials from previous participants really sound like what sticks the longest. It's a shame that the report stops with the groups - it would have been interesting to see exactly what the delegations said in the evening.