Syrians bear message of peace and love,says Patriarch Yazigi

LATTAKIA, (ST) –”the Syrians bear the message of peace and love.They are one big family as they are united in their feelings,” underscored Patriarch John X Yazigi, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East.

Speaking at a meeting  he held with official, religious, social, economic and civil dignitaries  in Lattakia on Tuesday, Patriarch Yazigi underlined  that such meetings that bring together Syrian Muslims and Christians send a clear message to the entire  world and  Syria’s true image.

“Syria’s mosaic  is but a mark  of strength and absolutely  cannot be a factor  of division, hatred and weakness. The  Syrians will preserve their long history of love and peace, “asserted the Patriarch.

Participants in the meeting ,for their part, hailed Patriarch Yazigi’s patriotic and humane stances, wishing him luck in fulfilling his duties, affirming that such meetings show that Syria represents unity, love and compassion.

At the end of the meeting,Chairman of Lattakia City Council presented Patriarch Yazigi with the key to Lattakia city and a model of the triumphal arc, one of the city’s landmarks.

Earlier on Monday evening, Patriarch Yazigi met university students from the Church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel.

During the meeting, Patriarch Yazigi affirmed that youth represent the promising future.

R.S