Patriarchal Encyclicals

Patriarchal encyclicals are official messages from the leaders of certain Eastern Catholic or Orthodox Churches (called Patriarchs) addressed to their members or wider audiences. They express theological, moral, or social teachings and guidance on important issues, similar to statements from the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church. These encyclicals reflect the church’s views on topics like faith, family, morality, or social justice, aiming to instruct, inspire, and unify believers within the context of their church’s traditions and beliefs.