Greek Orthodox Archbishopric Ransacked
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The Greek Orthodox Archbishopric in the Beirut neighborhood of Ashrafiyeh was ransacked by unknown assailants overnight Wednesday, the National News Agency reported.
It said bishops and employees were surprised on Wednesday morning to see that thieves had broken in and stolen chalices, icons, money, documents and the Archbishop’s crosier.
The thieves had also scattered papers and documents on the floor, NNA said.
Premier Najib Miqati telephoned Archbishop Elias Awdeh to condemn the incident and called on Interior Minister Marwan Charbel to visit Awdeh.
Miqati also urged Charbel to task the specialized security agencies with intensifying their investigation to arrest the culprits and refer them to the specialized judicial authorities.
16 November 2011, 12:35
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Surprising that it happens to the religious leader who has a clear stance against the Baas
16 November 2011, 13:36
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Investigations really!!! Have they ever caught anyone, really!! Everything is swept under the carpet! Am sure the thieves are connected to someone, angels or demons. What about these cameras planted on every corner! I take it they are for looks only!
16 November 2011, 14:26
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They are losing their nerves. Trying their old ways of intimidations will not save them . The Syrian regime is dying, live with it.
17 November 2011, 03:39
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Aoun visited Hazim (Syrian Greek Orthodox Patriach in Koura few weeks ago) let's see if he pays Awde a visit and launches an investigation with the help of his boy in the Government.
17 November 2011, 05:38
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Wow. I see nothing but thumbs up here! mashalla, naharnet. Very selective, huh! You ran out of options and so you have nothing left but to chop comments that make sense, and those are the ones that deserve a thumbs down from the jerks that you cater to! 3ala cheklo chaksheklo, mou? Keep your hopes alive. m3alla2in bi 7ibal al hawa :)
