Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch Welcomes Macedonian Church Into Canonical Communion

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OCP News Service 19/10/2022

Damascus – Syria: The Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch joyfully welcomed the decisions to end the schism and enter into canonical and eucharistic communion with the Macedonian Orthodox Church on 18th October 2022 in Balamand. The Synod expressed their aspiration that the general Orthodox consensus about the name and legal status of this Church will be reached as soon as possible. The Synod was chaired by Patriarch John X. 

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