His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II Meets the Members of the Syriac Orthodox Youth Group Of Melbourne (SOYGOM)

On February 23, 2026, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, Supreme Head of the Syriac Orthodox Church of the World, and Honorary President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), met the Clergy and Members of the Syriac Orthodox Youth Group Of Melbourne (SOYGOM).

Their Eminences Archbishops: Mor Malatius Malki Malki, Patriarchal Vicar of Australia and New Zealand, and Mor Augeen Al-Khoury Nemat, Patriarchal Secretary, were also present.

During the meeting, His Holiness spoke to the Priests and Committee Members about their ministry to the youth and challenges they are facing. He urged the Priests and Members of the Committee to help the youth remain attached to their Church and its traditions.

This news was originally published on the Facebook Page of His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II.