Video - Interview with His Eminence Archbishop Youssef Tobji

After the Earthquake that Struck the North of the Antiochian Levant

Following the catastrophic earthquake that shook the North of the Antiochian Levant, the Middle East Council of Churches’ team in Syria made an interview with His Eminence Archbishop Youssef Tobji, the Maronite Archbishop of Aleppo and the Head of the Ecumenical Relief Committee for Relief in Aleppo, which was formed by MECC initiative with Churches’ representatives in Syria, aiming at supporting the affected people and help them restore their homes.

In the interview via video, His Eminence describes the difficult circumstances that the Syrian people are passing through since the war in Syria, and facing the massive repercussions resulting from the earthquake. He also highlighted the Ecumenical Committee’s work, stressing the importance of solidarity and working together, in addition to unifying efforts among all Churches in order to meet the urgent needs and support the affected people.