The Daily Star | New Greek Orthodox Patriarch Enthroned in Syria ABC News Syria's Greek Orthodox Church has enthroned a new patriarch during a ceremonial mass in Damascus amid civil war. John Yazigi, 57, replaces Ignatius Hazim as the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and all the East for the Greek Orthodox. Hazim died ... Prominent Christian leader says Syria is paining from “futile wars” Rai attends Yazigi enthronement ceremony in Damascus Patriarch Rai's visit to Syria draws mixed reactions |