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Syriac Catholic Patriarchate: Synod Call Illegal
The Syriac Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch issued a statement clarifying that the call to convene a new synod pertains to the rights of the Patriarch in accordance with Canon 103 of the Code of Canons for the Eastern Churches. The call issued on September 2nd to hold a synod from November 17th to 20th, 2026, is considered lawful according to the papal dispensation "Mutua Concordia" issued by Pope Leo XIV. Conversely, the other call issued on September 4th to convene a synod at the end of September is deemed invalid because the call from the senior bishops did not align with the papal will. The Patriarch emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting the law, of participating in the synod, and of continuing the papal apostolic visit by Pope Leo XIV to France. He also recalls the historic visit to Lebanon, highlighting the importance of his wisdom and support for the church amid current challenging circumstances.
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