On September 14, 2019, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II celebrated the Holy Qurobo at St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral in Mor Aphrem Monastery in Maarat Saydnaya.
He was assisted by their Eminences: Mor Timotheos Matta Al-Khoury, Patriarchal Vicar in the Patriarchal Archdiocese of Damascus, Mor Selwanos Boutros Al-Nehmeh, Archbishop of Homs, Hama, Tartous and Environs, Mor Justinos Boulos Safar, Patriarchal Vicar in Zahleh and Beqaa, Mor Maurice Amsih, Archbishop of Jazeera and Euphrates and Mor Anthimos Jack Yakoub, Patriarchal Vicar for the Youth Affairs and Christian Education.
In his sermon, His Holiness spoke about the symbols of the cross as a sign of victory and salvation.
During the Holy Qurobo, His Holiness ordained Rev. Deacon Monk Benyamen Al-Abboud to be a priest in the Holy Cross Monastery in Saydnaya.
At the end of the ordination, His Holiness celebrated the special service (teshmeshto) for the Feast of the Discovery of the Holy Cross.
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