On March 13, 2019, His Holiness presided over the official Holy Qurobo celebrated by His Eminence Mor Anthimos Jack Yakoub, Patriarchal Vicar for Youth Affairs and Religious Education, at St. Georges Cathedral in Bab Touma – Damascus.The Holy Qurobo was attended by their Eminences: Mor Timotheos Matta Al-Khoury, Patriarchal Vicar in the Patriarchal Archdiocese of Damascus, Mor Dionysius Jean Kawak, Patriarchal Vicar for the Archdiocese of the Eastern United States of America, and Mor Maurice Amsih, Archbishop of Al-Jazeerah and Euphrates.
His Eminence Cardinal Mario Zenari, Apostolic Nuncio in Damascus, along with their Eminences and Excellencies Archbishops representatives of the various Churches in Damascus attended the Holy Qurobo.
In his sermon, His Eminence Mor Anthimos spoke about the verse “whatever He says to you, do it” (Jn. 2:5). He also prayed the Lord to strengthen him to minister to the youth of the Church with faithfulness and dedication. At the end of his sermon, he thanked His Holiness for his overwhelming love.
During the Qurobo, His Eminence Mor Timotheos Matta Al-Khoury congratulated the New Archbishop on behalf of the Patriarchal Archdiocese of Damascus wishing him fruitful service for the glory of God.
After the Qurobo, all who were present offered congratulations to His Eminence Mor Anthimos Jack Yakoub.
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