His Beatitude Welcomed His Excellency Samir…

His Beatitude John X, Patriarch of Antioch and all the East received in the Patriarchal Residence in Balamand His Excellency Mr. Samir Mokbel, the Vice President of the Lebanese government (Council of Ministers).

They both discussed the current situation in the region and especially in Lebanon, and the role of the Orthodox Church in supporting the Sate and its people.