Tag: Greek Orthodox Archbishop Paul Yazigi

Ankara denies abducted bishops are held in Turkey

OCP- October 31, 2013

31/10/13 BEIRUT: The Turkish Foreign Ministry  denied reports that two  bishops kidnapped in Syria  were being held in Turkish territories,  according to a statement issued ... Read More

Lebanese President Vows to Help Secure Bishops’ Releas

OCP- October 22, 2013

22/10/13 BEIRUT -- President Michel Sleiman vowed Monday to help secure the release of two bishops kidnapped in April by armed men near the Turkish ... Read More

Patriarch leads candlelit vigil for Syria’s kidnapped bishops

OCP- June 24, 2013

22/6/13 BEIRUT (Reuters) - Christians in Lebanon held a candlelit vigil on Saturday for two archbishops captured in Syria in April, appealing to their kidnappers ... Read More