Following his meeting with Metropolitan Elias Audi, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All The East John X Yazigi addressed the Lebanese people with the following message: "Stand strong and do not be scared despite the harsh conditions and difficult days; Lebanon is dear to our hearts, we must preserve it, and hold on to our land and our homes."
Patriarch Yazigi added that, "We reiterate the call to all politicians, officials, and responsible parties to ensure that constitutional bodies, especially the presidency, function effectively, and to put aside personal interests in favor of the Lebanese people's needs," emphasizing that "it is It is crucial to elect a president, as this vacuum benefits no one," urging to "call for a ceasefire in order to prevent the conflict from expanding to other regions."
He ended his message by saying that, "We are people of peace and seek to find peaceful solutions to various issues."
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