Earthquakes: Antiochian Archdiocese matching fund, GOARCH relief fund, Syrian sanctions lifted

Syria, February 10, 2023

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Given the tragic situation in the wake of the two earthquakes that struck on Monday, the U.S. Department of Treasury decided to lift sanctions against Syria for the next six months.

Thus, all transactions related to earthquake relief that would be otherwise be prohibited will be allowed. The measure expires on August 8, but could be extended after that, reports the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

His Beatitude Patriarch John X of Antioch and the heads of other Syrian churches made a fervent appeal on Tuesday for sanctions to be lifted.

The move from the U.S. will make it much easier for the Antiochian Archdiocese and other organizations to send urgent relief funds.

As OrthoChristian reported on Wednesday, in addition to taking up donations in parishes throughout February, the Archdiocese of North America has also launched an earthquake relief fund to receive donations online to help those suffering in Turkey and Syria.

The Archdiocese has already sent an initial $250,000, and yesterday it announced a $150,000 matching fund for online donations.

Donate online at Antiochian.org/earthquake.

The Greek Orthodox ARchdioces of America has also launched an earthquake relief fund, with an initial fundraising goal of $500,000.

Donations can be made online at goarch.org/earthquake. Checks may also be sent to the Archdiocese at 8 E. 79th St., New York, NY 10075, and made payable to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese with a memo notation of “Earthquake Relief Fund.”

Relief is also being raised by the International Orthodox Christian Charities.

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2/10/2023

See also
Antiochian Patriarchate’s comprehensive aid to earthquake victims Antiochian Patriarchate’s comprehensive aid to earthquake victims Antiochian Patriarchate’s comprehensive aid to earthquake victims Antiochian Patriarchate’s comprehensive aid to earthquake victims
The Antiochian Patriarchate immediately leaped into action following the two devastating earthquakes that shook Turkey and Syria on Monday. Antiochian Archdioceses of North America and British Isles launch earthquake relief funds Antiochian Archdioceses of North America and British Isles launch earthquake relief funds Antiochian Archdioceses of North America and British Isles launch earthquake relief funds Antiochian Archdioceses of North America and British Isles launch earthquake relief funds
Donations can be made with all major credit cards. Lift the embargo on the Syrian people—Patriarch John and Syrian church leaders' cry for help Lift the embargo on the Syrian people—Patriarch John and Syrian church leaders' cry for help Lift the embargo on the Syrian people—Patriarch John and Syrian church leaders' cry for help Lift the embargo on the Syrian people—Patriarch John and Syrian church leaders' cry for help
The leaders “appeal to the conscience of all the people of good will to advocate on behalf of the Syrian in order to put an end to their misery and enable them to live in dignity as envisioned by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” and call on governments and other organizations to send speedy relief to the Syrian people.
Comments
John D2/14/2023 4:34 am
Yes, it's a tragedy, but do we really need to play the "Let's keep up with the Jones"-recognizing heretical -schismatic sacraments commemorating the heterodox-schismatics along with giving them the Body and Blood of Christ during "joint" celebrations - that GOA/GOARCH does? If we're going to do it because it's the right thing to do, do it! Keep the defilers out of the equation. It's time to call a "spade a spade!"
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