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Posted on 04/01/2026 7:31:32 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie
The Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarchate has announced the cancellation of all public Easter celebrations in Syria for 2026, citing ongoing security concerns and unstable conditions across the country.
In an official directive addressed to clergy in the Patriarchal Archdiocese of Damascus, the Patriarchate confirmed that this year’s observances will be significantly scaled back, with services limited strictly to prayers held inside churches.
“As we stand at the threshold of Holy Week, and in light of the current unfavorable circumstances, we have decided, in coordination and agreement with the other Churches, that this year’s Easter celebrations (2026) will be limited to prayers held inside churches only,” the statement read.
The decision reflects broader concerns among Christian communities in Syria, where ongoing instability and recent incidents have heightened fears for public safety during major religious gatherings.
Church leaders emphasised that the move was taken collectively with other Christian denominations, underscoring a unified approach to safeguarding worshippers during one of the most important periods in the Christian calendar.
Clergy have been instructed to implement the directive immediately, ensuring that Holy Week and Easter services proceed in a restricted format focused on prayer within church premises.
While public celebrations, processions, and traditional gatherings will not take place this year, the Patriarchate called on the faithful to observe the season in a spirit of prayer, reflection, and unity.
The cancellation marks a significant moment for Syria’s historic Christian communities, for whom Easter is both a deeply religious and communal celebration, often observed with large public participation.
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COVID-26
C ancelling
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V iolence
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Substitute “Virus” for “Violence”>>>2020 round two.
Wonder how soon this will happen in London (if it hasn’t already) and New York City?
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