Decorating Three Priests with the Holy Cross

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His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II presided over the Holy Qurobo celebrated by His Eminence Mor Timotheos Matta Al-Khoury, Patriarchal Vicar of the Patriarchal Archdiocese of Damascus. Their Eminences Mor Dionysius Jean Kawak, Patriarchal Vicar for the Archdiocese of the Eastern USA, and Mor Selwanos Boutros Al-Nehmeh, Archbishop of Homs, Hama and Environs, were also present.
During his sermon, His Holiness addressed the clergy present at the Holy Qurobo, thanking them all for their devotion in their ministry and carrying the Christian message to their parishioners with care, love and dedication.
He also decorated Rev. Fr. Anton Sabha, Priest of St. Matthew Church in Boston, MA, Rev. Fr. Yacoub Youhanon, Priest of St. John the Baptist Church in Villa Park, IL, and Rev. Fr. John Kouki Priest of St. Athanasius Church in Tampa, FL, with the pectoral cross in recognition for their years of faithful service and work with the community.

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