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	[CATHOLIC NEWS] PATRIARCH IGNATIUS IV HAZIM: Stronger ties with the Catholic Church (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		It was with this statement that Ignatius IV Hazim, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, began his solemn Easter Mass homily.
		Ignatius IV told those present of the important role each one of them played without which it would be impossible to rebuild "a true Christian identity".
		At the end of the service, Ignatius Iv asked Mary, Mother of God, for Her intercession, so that today's world may "be more peaceful, dialogue and communication between one and another".
	www.solt3.org /pipermail/catholicnews/2005-May/004953.html (412 words)

	Patriack Ignatius Hazim
		The support voiced by Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim was significant because it came from a senior Christian cleric who has often differed with Cardinal Nasrallah Butros Sfeir on political and spiritual issues.
		Hazim’s public defense of Bkirki added a new dimension to the snowballing controversy over the declaration of the Council of Maronite Bishops, which has stirred up political and sectarian sensitivities and strained the clergy’s relations with President Emile Lahoud and with Damascus.
		Hazim, whose seat is in Damascus, spoke at an impromptu news conference after a routine meeting of senior Orthodox clerics at the Balamand Monastery on Tuesday.
	www.clhrf.com /sermons/patriackignatiushazim.htm (1320 words)

	Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia & New Zealand - Patriarch Ignatius
		His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim, celebrated a vespers service on 19th December, in Al Mariamieh Cathedral, and a Divine Liturgy on 20th December, with the participation of their Eminences the Syrian and Lebanese Metropolitans, and members of the Holy Synod, present in Damascus for their monthly meeting.
		The Emperor's urgings and threats being in vain, holy Ignatius was put in irons and sent to Rome, escorted by ten soldiers, to be thrown to the wild beasts.
		Ignatius rejoiced to be suffering for his Lord, and prayed to God that the wild beasts should be the tomb for his body, and that none should hinder his death.
	www.antiochian.org.au /content/view/3/1 (859 words)

	Biography of His Beatitude, Patriarch Ignatius IV
		Ignatius IV Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and all the East
		John of Damascus, the scholar and theologian who defended the Faith at the Seventh Ecumenical Council, were also from the Church of Antioch.When the Turks took the city of Antioch in the 15th Century, the See of Antioch was moved to Damascus, the capital of Syria, where it remains to this day.
		On 2 July 1979, under the name of Ignatius lV, he became the Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, the third ranking hierarch of the Orthodox Church after the Patriarchs of Constantinople and Alexandria.
	www.balamandmonastery.org.lb /ignatios.htm (713 words)

	Ignatius IV (Hazim) of Antioch - OrthodoxWiki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV (Hazim) of Antioch and all the East (b.
		Ignatius was born in 1921 in the village of Mhardey near Hama in Syria.
		On July 2, 1979, under the name of Ignatius IV, he became the Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, the third ranking hierarch of the Orthodox Church after the Patriarchs of Constantinople and Alexandria.
	www2.orthodoxwiki.org /Ignatius_IV_(Hazim)_of_Antioch (509 words)

	Ancient City of Antioch where the Christians were first called Christians.
		Saint Ignatius of Antioch, the second successor to Peter, after Euodius, is revered as both a victorious martyr during the reign of Emperor Trajan (early second century) and as a reliable historical source for the character of early Church life.
		Ignatius' writings bear witness to the unbroken continuity of Orthodox belief in Apostolic Succession, the Eucharist, and other essential facets of the Christian Faith.
		The current Patriarch of Antioch is Ignatius IV Hazim, 169th successor to Saint Peter.
	www.davidschneider.us /odox/antioch.html (1187 words)

	Church of Antioch - OrthodoxWiki
		The current patriarch is His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV (Hazim) of Antioch and all the East, elected in 1979.
		As recommended in the Second Chambesy Agreement, that of 1990, the Antiochian (Eastern) Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV formally met with the Syriac (Oriental) Orthodox Patriarch, Ignatius Zakka I, on July 22, 1991.
		Patriarch Ignatius has also overseen participation in a bilateral commission with the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, which is exploring ways of healing the 18th century schism between the Melkite Catholics and the Antiochian Orthodox.
	www.orthodoxwiki.org /Church_of_Antioch (1927 words)

	The Damascus Report
		By convening our meeting in the St Ephrem Theological Seminary, we had the valuable opportunity to experience the brotherhood and common ministry which is shared between His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas and His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate.
		In his welcoming address, Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas recalled the involvement of his Patriarchate in the ecumenical movement and especially in the World Council of Churches and also took note of his own participation in ecumenical theological dialogues, including his participation as an observer at the Second Vatican Council.
		In his own address, Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim also affirmed the importance of the ecumenical movement and the World Council of Churches.
	www.wcc-coe.org /wcc/who/morges-07-e.html (3969 words)

	Orthodox patriarch warns against emigration (Christian flight from the Middle East)
		BEIRUT: Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim said Saturday that people should beware of emigration, as "it is a plan under thorough implementation, and a Middle East with no Christians would lose its characteristics."
		In an attempt to answer the youths' frequent questions, Patriarch Ignatius defined freedom as the "non-humiliation of the other" and the acknowledgement of his existence, recalling Christ's call to love and serve one another.
		As for the Middle East Church Council, Hazim stressed the need to re-examine its performance and structure for increased efficiency in conveying the church's word, and in drawing churches closer to each other.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-religion/1255857/posts (398 words)

	Unity - Melkite Synod and the Antiochian Church - Zoghby
		It includes eight points about the unity of the Churches and was sent by the Catholic Patriarch Maximos V to the Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV (Hazim).
		It emphasizes that there is an openness on the part of the Melkite Church to heal the division of 1724 and all the difficulties that followed in order to preserve our one heritage and one worship which is the fount of one belief.
		1.They thank His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim and the Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church for their concern on this subject, and the brotherly announcement they gave concerning this unity in the final communique of their Holy Synod convened October 16-22, 1995.
	www.melkite.org /sa3.htm (1313 words)

	Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia & New Zealand - Church of Antioch
		Patriarch Ignatius has been particularly active in strengthening ties with other Christian communions, but particularly with those whose roots are in Antiochian Orthodoxy.
		Patriarch Ignatius has also overseen participation in a bilateral commission with the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, which is exploring ways of healing the 18th century schism and returning the Melkites to Orthodoxy.
		In May of 1997, the Holy Synod met and declared that the whole Paschaltide period is to be observed festally, thus balancing the lengthy fasting of Great Lent with an equal non-fasting period in celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
	www.antiochian.org.au /content/view/120/30 (1767 words)

	Patriarch H.H.Ignatius Zakka I Iwas
		The Syrian Orthodox Church dedicated the month of September to commemorate and celebrate the Silver Jubilee of His Holiness Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, Supreme Head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church.
		Among them were H.H. Pope Schenouda III, H. Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim.
		H.H. Patriarch Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas accompanied by H.B. Catholicos Mor Baselios Thomas I
	syriacchristianity.org /PZakka/Jubilee.htm (300 words)

	Documents from Sub-committees I and IV (Damascus)
		Together with staff, students and monastics who were resident at the Seminary, Metropolitan Ibrahim worked tirelessly to ensure the smooth operation of the meeting and the comfort of all participants.
		The primate, His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim, preached at this service, and received the participants afterwards.
		This audience with the patriarch lasted over an hour, and featured an informal but thorough discussion of matters relevant to the WCC and the ecumenical situation, as well as to the situation of the churches in the Middle East, their relations with each other and with Islam.
	www.wcc-coe.org /wcc/who/damascuspost-00-e.html (904 words)

	Syria: Document: Papal Address at Ecumenical Meeting in Greek Orthodox Cathedral
		As we think particularly of Ignatius of Antioch, John Damascene and Simeon Stylites, how can we fail to recall as well the many confessors and martyrs of this region who adorned the beginnings of the Church by their fidelity to God's grace, even to the point of shedding their blood!
		I wish to thank most sincerely Patriarch Ignatius IV for the positive and effective contribution which the Patriarchate of Antioch and its representatives have constantly made to this process of theological dialogue.
		I am likewise grateful to Patriarch Gregory III and his predecessor Patriarch Maximos V for their unfailing contribution to the climate of fraternity and understanding, which is so necessary if the dialogue is to develop well.
	www.katolsk.no /nyheter/2001/05/07-0022.htm (1647 words)

	Syria: Common Date for Easter Again Proposed
		Greek-Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim of Antioch and All the East, whose present see is in Syria, delivered the welcome address.
		Also present were Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, Syrian-Orthodox patriarch of Antioch and supreme head of the Syrian-Orthodox universal Church, as well as Greek-Melkite (Catholic) Patriarch Gregoire III Laham.
		As soon as the Pope's plane landed in Damascus on Saturday, all Syrian Christian leaders were there to greet and applaud him.
	www.katolsk.no /nyheter/2001/05/07-0012.htm (590 words)

	Zenit News Agency - The World Seen From Rome
		BOSE, Italy, OCT. 25, 2001 (ZENIT.org-Avvenire).- Greek-Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim of Antioch stayed at the ecumenical monastery of Bose, Italy, before meeting this week with John Paul II, six months after the Pope´s historic trip to Syria.
		--Patriarch Hazim: We believe that our first task as leaders is to seek dialogue with the other Churches.
		--Patriarch Hazim: It is a forcing of religion in a political sense.
	www.zenit.org /english/visualizza.phtml?sid=11728 (675 words)

	Patriarchate of Antioch
		The first Bishop of Antioch was St. Peter the Apostle and the third was St. Ignatius of Antioch; it was from Antioch that Saint Peter and Saint Barnabas set out on their great missionary journeys, a tradition that marks the history of the Church of Antioch.
		When the Turks took the city of Antioch, the offices of the Patriarchate of Antioch was moved to Damascus, the civil capital of Syria, where it remains to this day “on the street called Straight.” (Acts 9:11).
		The current Patriarch of Antioch His Beatitude, Ignatius IV (Hazim) is the one hundred and seventieth Patriarch after Saint Peter.
	www.antiochian.org /874 (341 words)

	hakim (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		It has been some two weeks since Patriarch Ignatius IV had visited San Francisco, but the buzz about his presence and the unity among all Eastern Orthodox Christians in the Bay Area is still felt strongly among the people.
		Metropolitan Elias of Beirut and Bishop Joseph of the Western Region of the United States accompanied his Beatitude Ignatius IV.
		Thirty Priests, Deacons, Sub-Deacons, as well as 12 Alter Boys all stood by in the Holy Alter of St. Nicolas in preparing for Liturgy.
	www.al-bushra.org /e-church/hakim.htm (1199 words)

	Patriarch Hazim: World Christians are demanded to protect Jerusalem from Israel's policy
		Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim of Antioch and All East of the Greek Orthodox Church on Monday received a delegation of the American Anglican Church led by the former bishop of Jerusalem and the honorary president of the Council of the Middle East Churches, Metropolitan Samir Qaf'eiti.
		During the meeting, Patriarch Hazim underlined the importance of achieving a just and comprehensive Middle East peace provides for restoring Arab lands and safeguarding the rights of the Palestinian Arab people.
		He stressed the Orientality of Christianity and the significance of keeping it in its first cradle, noting the importance of Jerusalem as a sacred city of heavenly religions.
	www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Daily/Day/990831/1999083122.html (595 words)

	Directions to Orthodoxy - Saint John’s to Present Highest Honor to Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Saint John’s Abbey and University will present its highest honor, the Pax Christi Award, to the Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, His Beatitude Ignatius IV Hazim, on Sunday, May 15.
		His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius, IV and his delegation will be at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, West St. Paul, Minnesota -- the home church of Directions to Orthodoxy-- on Saturday, May 14th.
		His Beatitude will serve Vespers at 5:30 P.M. A reception in honor of the Patriarch will be held from 4:30 — 5:15 PM in the Parish Hall with coffee, sweets, and hors d’oeuvres for all parishioners and friends.
	directionstoorthodoxy.org /mod/news/view.php?article_id=4522 (785 words)

	God is a God for all: Russian Orthodox prelate optimistic about unity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		“This is a season in which dialogue, beyond the incomprehensions of the past, is possible,” he said during a panel with Cardinals Walter Kasper and Roger Etchegaray, along with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch Ignatius IV Hazim and Catholic Bishop Vincenzo Paglia of Terni.
		...the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch Ignatius IV Hazim...
		This is one of the most ridiculous statements I've seen in a while.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-religion/982101/posts (1121 words)

	Lebanonwire.com \| Clerics gather to remember Shamseddine
		The patriarch also said that Shamseddine placed the responsibility of the success or failure of the 1989 Taif Accord on Muslims.
		After praising Shamseddine’s efforts to end the bloodshed during the civil war, Bishop Elias Najm, representing Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim, called on Arab leaders, meeting in Beirut later this month for the Arab summit, to form meaningful resolutions that will also do justice to the Palestinian cause.
		Sheikh Abdel-Amir Qabalan, the acting head of the council, pledged to follow the footsteps of Shamseddine.
	www.lebanonwire.com /aa-lebanon/02031213DS.htm (262 words)

	Lebanonwire.com \| Lebanon News Roundup
		Sunday’s Easter services should be cancelled in solidarity with the Palestinians, two leading Orthodox prelates said Saturday.
		The statement, issued by Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim and Syriac Orthodox Patriarch Zakka I Iwas, called for limiting religious rituals to prayers “in solidarity with our brothers in … Palestine, where the resurrection took place.”
		The announcement was “in appreciation of the great sacrifices that the Palestinians are making in order to regain their land and their dignity.”
	www.lebanonwire.com /0204/02042901DS.htm (1297 words)

	NCC Delegation Meets with President Bashar Al Assad, Other Syrian Leaders
		In addition, the President offered a philosophical discussion and context for the conditions that can create peace.
		While in Syria (April 21-22), the group also spent extensive time in conversation with His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, head of the Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch and all the East.
		The group met, too, with His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East.
	www.ncccusa.org /news/02news33.html (502 words)

	Bulletin 398: associated Christian Press - Jerusalem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Aiming to re-connect the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) with local church leadership, the MECC will sponsor a meeting of Christian leaders in the Middle East in January 1998.
		During an August preparatory meeting, H.B. Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim said the MECC has played a historic role in bringing the churches of the region together and enabling them to achieve many of their common goals.
		The 1998 gathering is intended to illustrate that fact concretely among Christian leaders.
	www.christusrex.org /www1/ofm/cic/CICbull03.html (11250 words)

	Greek- Orthodox church deplores attack against Iraq
		Patriarch of Antioch and all the East for Greek Orthodox, Ignatius Hazim IV, has condemned the policy of "the right of might vis- a- vis the power of right" which are practiced by the American and British administrations against Iraqi people and the Arab and Islamic nations without any legitimate justification.
		In a statement issued today, Patriarch Hazim expressed deep grief and sorrow due to the American and British contempt of peace calls by millions of peoples from all over the world.
		He appealed for halting the war against Iraq because this war threatens world peace and security.
	www.arabicnews.com /ansub/Daily/Day/030324/2003032402.html (428 words)

	Photos from Syria -- NCC Middle East Delegation Visit April 16-27, 2002
		PHOTOS: NCC MIDDLE EAST DELEGATION VISIT APRIL 16-27, 2002
		His Beatitude Patriarch Ignatius IV Hazim, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, met with the ecumenical delegation on April 22.
		NCC General Secretary Bob Edgar meeting with H.H. Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, Supreme Head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church, April 21, 2002 (photo by Mark Brown)
	www.ncccusa.org /nccmiddleeastdelegation/delegphotossyria.html (176 words)

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