Patriarch of Antioch meets Syrian Orthodox youth at Saint George Monastery

Patriarch John X of Antioch met with young people from various Syrian dioceses during the “Ana Icon” youth gathering at the Patriarchal Monastery of Saint George Al-Humayrah, which concluded on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

The Patriarch’s meeting with the participants was one of the highlights of the third day of the gathering. In a warm and paternal conversation, Patriarch John listened to the young people as they shared their impressions and experiences from the “Ana Icon” gathering. They also performed the gathering’s hymn for him.

Addressing the participants, Patriarch John emphasized that love for others is at the heart of love for God and that love for Christ cannot be separated from love for one another.

He encouraged the young people to live their faith without fear, stressing that nothing can separate Christians from the love of Christ. He also highlighted the importance of bringing together young people from different Syrian dioceses so that they may meet and build relationships as members of one Church.

The third day began with the Divine Liturgy and included a session with Dr Khalil Ajami, who introduced participants to aspects of artificial intelligence.…