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MEETING OF THE PRESS OFFICERS & SPOKESPERSONS of the European Bishops’ Conferences Cyprus 24-26 May 2023

The Meeting of the Press Officers and Spokespersons of the Europeans Bishops’ conference was Held in Nicosia, 24-26 May 2023, under the title: “The Church and The Challenge of The Artificial Intelligence.”

Participants from different European Countries participated in this event, including Cyprus. They discussed different challenges the Church is facing today, and planned to continue their discussion on the same subject in the next meeting.

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THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS, The message to the Holy Father

The Message of Caritas to Pope Francis in the General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis with the Holy Father. May 11, 2023
Your Holiness, Pope Francis, good morning.
Thank you for welcoming us this morning, and for the great joy that this meeting gives us.
Since our last meeting four years ago, the Caritas Confederation has been walking together, and we unite again today from over 160 countries.
To move forward in unity is a “prophetic” project of faith and hope which also requires patience and effort... just as in a family!
As we work in our common mission to accompany the most vulnerable people in all corners of the world, Caritas wants to grow as a family that values the diversity of its Members and always puts the poor and marginalized at the center.
While travelling this road, we have been at the side of the bishops and local Churches at the peripheries of humanity, in wealthy and poor countries, and throughout different crises, striving to show the loving face of the Church and to work for a world which is more peaceful, just, and in communion with creation.
In the Horn of Africa, Ukraine and neighboring countries, Venezuela, the Sahel, Congo, Myanmar, Syria, Turkey, Pakistan, the Pacific Islands, and many other countries, our commitment and prayer have been able to bring the gifts of “five loaves and two fish.”
Even though at times these gifts may seem miraculous, we know that they are the small offering which we lay at the feet of the Lord Jesus in our mission of service.
Today we begin our 22nd General Assembly, a time of grace, joy, prayer, discussion and decisions, which we have titled Building new paths of fraternity.
In these days, our heartfelt desire is that the Holy Spirit and the Word of God will be a lamp of discernment to guide us as we plan the continuation of our journey of charity; a journey which presents us with challenges to be overcome, but which also bears immense fruits of peace, strength, mercy and hope, because we know that with Jesus at our side, we will lack nothing.
Holy Father, with our deepest affection and entire trust, we ask you to direct our steps in these days, and we assure you of our prayers for you.
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A first communion in Asomatos…

April 30, 2023. The first communion of Emilia in Archangel Mikael church in Asomatos...

30 Απριλίου 2023. Η πρώτη κοινωνία της Αιμιλίας στην εκκλησία του Aρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ στον Ασώματο...

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April 28, 2023. Elias Liatsos Deacon… Axios

By the Holy Grace, and the hand imposition of H.E. Archbishop Selim Sfeir, the sub-deacon Elias Liatsos was ordained Deacon on the altars of the Maronite Diocese of Cyprus on April 28, 2023.

 

 

 

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“CHURCH IN THE MIDDLE EAST: ROOTED IN HOPE.” Nicosia, April 20–23, 2023

Upon the invitation of the Dicastery of the Eastern Churches, delegations representing the six Catholic Eastern Churches and the Latin Church, gathered in Nicosia in the Symposium: “CHURCH IN THE MIDDLE EAST: ROOTED IN HOPE.”
The seven catholic patriarchs participated presiding their delegations coming from Egypt, the Holy Land, Jordan, Iraq, Syria, the Gulf countries, Lebanon and Cyprus, with a delegation from the Holy See presided by the prefect of the Dicastery of the Eastern Churches, H.E. Mgr. Claudio Gugerotti.
The aim of the symposium was to revisit the apostolic exhortation “Ecclesia in Medio Oriente” and the recent challenges, 10 years after it appeared followed by very dramatic events in the area.
Three major subjects were constantly present in most of the discussions: the christian education, the communion and the mission.
Five lectures were presented in the symposium.
1- H.E. Mgr. Paolo Martinelli spoke about the importance of Christian education, insisting on the role of the family, the school and the catechism.
2- Dr. Youssef Kamal El Hajj spoke about “Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together” (signed in Abu Dhabi on Feb 4, 2019 by H.H. Pope Francis and The Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Cheikh Ahmed Al Tayyib) and the interreligious dialogue, insisting on patience all along the dialogue process.
3- Dr. Viola Raheb spoke about “Freedom and Rights, between affirmations, aspirations and practice.” In the geopolitical and sociopolitical context of the dramatic changes in the last 10 years.
4- Dr Mirna Mzawwaq spoke about « The Christian commitment from a socio-religious perspective.” Insisting on the role of the youth, women and old people in being Christians and citizens.
5- Dr Nadim Ammann spoke about “The challenges and opportunities for the catholic institutions in the Middle East.” Mentioning the major role of the catholic institutions and insisting on the fact that the church cannot substitute the government, without forgetting the importance of the young generation role in building the nation.
On Sunday, H.E. Mgr. Gugerotti gave the closing speech of the symposium saying that he was impressed by the vitality of the Eastern Churches, who want to stay active, alive, and free, and want to witness Christ. Mgr. Gugerotti said that H.H. Pope Francis and the Vatican support the Eastern Church message and mission.

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A visit to H.B. the Archbishop of Cyprus

H.B. Patriarch Bechara El Raï, H.E. Archbishop Selim Sfeir, the bishops and priests of the Maronite delegation to the Symposium "Church in the Middle East: Rooted in Hope" with the Maronite priests of Cyprus, in a visit to H.B. the Archbishop of Cyprus, George III on the 20th of April 2023.

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Bishops and priests of the Maronite delegation to the Symposium visiting the Archbishop of Cyprus

H.B. Patriarch Bechara El Raï, H.E. Archbishop Selim Sfeir, the bishops and priests of the Maronite delegation to the Symposium “Church in the Middle East: Rooted in Hope” with the Maronite priests of Cyprus, in a visit to H.B. the Archbishop of Cyprus, George III on the 20th of April 2023.

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H.E. Arbishop Sfeir visiting H.H. Pope Francis

The Maronite Archbishop of Cyprus, his Excellency Msgr. Selim Sfeir meeting His Holiness Pope Francis on the sidelines of the COMECE 2023 Spring Assembly (Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union).

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The visit of H.E. Catholicos Aram I to the Maronite Archbishopric of Cyprus

Sunday March 19, 2023. The visit of H.E. the Archbishop of the Maronites in Cyprus, Msgr. Selim Sfeir to H.E.  Catholicos Aram I, and the visit of H.E. Catholicos Aram I to the Maronite Archbishopric of Cyprus.

 

 

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KORMAKITIS FOOTBALL CLUB

By the presence of His Excellency the President of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, the Maronite Archbishop of Cyprus, His Excellency Mgr Selim Sfeir, the Maronite representative Mr. Yiannakis Mousas, the President of the Cyprus Football Organization, and officials in Cyprus, the Kormakitis Football club celebrated its “Annual Christmas Party” On December 16, 2022, with great success. The goal of the event was to thank the President for his support, to gather the community, and to raise funds for the Club’s ongoing needs.
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During the event, the newly constructed stadium of Kormakitis was presented and the club honored the President Nicos Anastasiades for his contribution in completing this project as well as his continuous support to the Maronite community.
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