In Response to the Appeal of His Beatitude Patriarch John X After the Earthquake that Struck the Region
The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East Forms a Relief Taskforce
Photo source: Facebook Page of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East
Following the earthquake that struck the region at dawn on Monday 6 February 2023, His Beatitude Patriarch John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, launched a distress signal to help the afflicted and affected people. Hence, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East formed a relief taskforce in response to this emergency appeal, and announced the following on its Facebook Page:
“Upon the appeal of His Beatitude Patriarch John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, to respond to the urgent needs of the Parishioners, Churches, and Parishes in the regions of Antioch, Alexandretta, Mersin, Aleppo, Hama and Latakia, following the devastating earthquake, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East has formed a relief taskforce with the aim of implementing emergency response and assistance to those impacted by this great disaster.
Accordingly, those who wish to provide emergency assistance, whether monetary or in-kind contributions, may contact this relief taskforce, as follows:
In Syria:
Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development - Archimandrite Meletius Shattahi
Address: Damascus, Bab Sharqi, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East
Tel: +963 11 5414490
Mobile: +963 941 333850
Bank Transfer:
Byblos Bank, account number: 2350203788008
In Lebanon:
Our Lady of Balamand Patriarchal Monastery - Archimandrite George Yacoub
Address: Our Lady of Balamand Monastery, Koura, North Lebanon
Mobile: +961 3 080550
Bank Transfer:
Bank: IBL Bank S. A. L. Branch: Balamand- Lebanon
Account holder: Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East
Account number: 022 0023010220700026
IBAN: LB67005200220023010220700026
SWIFT Code: INLELBBE
Currency: USD
Any contribution, no matter how small, can contribute to alleviate the suffering of many.”
This announcement was originally published on the Facebook Page of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East.