Tag: Orthodox Gathering
Orthodox Gathering says Mideast Christians under threat
The Daily Star - 6/9/13 BEIRUT: The Orthodox Gathering called Friday on the U.S. to weigh carefully plans to launch a military strike against Syria, ... Read More
Christian parties, Hezbollah and Amal firm on Orthodox plan
By Hasan Lakkis The Daily Star 25/2/13 Opposition and majority sources told The Daily Star that ongoing talks have not yet broken the deadlock over ... Read More
Sami Gemayel: We Fully Back the Orthodox Gathering Draft Proposal
Naharnet Newsdesk - 12/1/13 Phalange Party MP Sami Gemayel restated his party's rejection of the 1960 electoral law, and reiterated approval of the Orthodox Gathering ... Read More
Berri wants Christian unity on electoral law
The Daily Star 21/9/2012 BEIRUT: If Christian parties adopt the Orthodox Gathering’s electoral proposal Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri will most likely accept it, Tyre MP ... Read More
Bkirki committee may recommend return to 1960 election law
The Daily Star 9/2/2012 BEIRUT: In the wake of strong rejection of an electoral law proposed by the Orthodox Gathering, chances are reportedly high for ... Read More
Rai: Talks with Hezbollah focus on state
The Daily Star 27/1/2012 BKIRKI, Lebanon: Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai said Thursday the ongoing dialogue between the Maronite Church and Hezbollah focused on the structure ... Read More
Jumblatt acknowledges Christian Fears
The Daily Star 20/12/2011 BEIRUT: Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt said Monday that although he understood the fears of the Christian community he would ... Read More
Maronite agreement on election law draws fire
By Hussein Dakroub The Daily Star 19/12/2011 BEIRUT: A radically new election law endorsed by Maronite leaders that would allow each sect to choose its ... Read More
Maronite leaders approve Orthodox draft electoral law
The Daily Star 16/12/2011 BKIRKI/BEIRUT: Maronite leaders agreed Friday to support the Orthodox Gathering’s draft electoral law, and designated a committee to discuss the proposed ... Read More
Vatican envoy holds talks with Orthodox Gathering
The Daily Star 10/12/2011 BEIRUT: The Vatican’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Bishop Gabriel Caccia, met Friday with a delegation from the Orthodox Gathering to discuss the ... Read More
Orthodox Gathering sets up committee for Expats
The Daily Star 10/11/2011 BEIRUT: The Orthodox Gathering established a new committee Wednesday to follow up on the community’s affairs in different countries around the ... Read More
Lebanese Orthodox Gathering discusses electoral law with Geagea
6/10/2011 Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea met on Thursday with a delegation of the Lebanese Orthodox Gathering to discuss the Orthodox proposal on the electoral ... Read More
Patriarch urges Orthodox community to boost its Role
2/8/2011 BEIRUT: Greek Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim said Thursday it was time for the Orthodox community to promote its role in Lebanon, following years ... Read More