Mor Ignatius Aphrem

Mor Ignatius Aphrem is the Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, a prominent religious leader known for his advocacy for the rights of Christians in the Middle East. His leadership has been pivotal in maintaining the presence and heritage of the Syriac Orthodox community amidst ongoing conflict and turmoil in the region. Recently, he was in the news for meeting with a delegation from the U.S. Congress in the historic Christian quarter of Bab Touma in Damascus, where he discussed the significance of international support for Syrian Christians and the importance of dialogue in fostering stability in Syria.