Thirteen Years after Their Disappearance, Uncertainty Still Surrounds The Fate of The Kidnapped Aleppo Bishops

 

Egypt – Al Bawaba News, Apr. 18, 2026

It is now the 13th anniversary of the disappearance of the two Aleppo bishops: Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim of the Syriac Orthodox Church, and Archbishop Boulos Yazigi of the Greek Orthodox Church. They went missing in April 2013 while traveling on a road in Aleppo, Syria.

Lack of information and ongoing ambiguity

Since their disappearance, no confirmed information has emerged about their fate. Conflicting accounts have circulated over the years, with no official statement clarifying whether they are still alive or have died.

No group has clearly claimed responsibility for the incident, and no official demands or statements related to them have been issued, deepening the mystery surrounding the case.

Ongoing calls to reveal the truth

Churches continue to pray for the two bishops and call for clarity about their fate, alongside ongoing appeals to end the suffering of all missing and abducted persons, as no definitive information has yet been provided.

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