On March 6, 2022, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II celebrated the Holy Qurobo at St. Georges Patriarchal Cathedral in Bab Touma – Damascus.During the Holy Qurobo, His Holiness was assisted by their Eminences Archbishops: Mor Cyril Babi, Patriarchal Vicar in the Patriarchal Archdiocese of Damascus, and Mor Anthimos Jack Yacoub, Patriarchal Vicar for Youth Affairs and Christian Education.His Eminence Archbishop Mor Joseph Bali, Patriarchal Secretary and Media Office Director, also attended the Qurobo.In his sermon, His Holiness spoke about the revelation of the Lord Jesus’ divinity through the miracle of the transformation of water into wine. He pointed out that, at the beginning of Lent, we need to put our trust entirely in the Lord our Creator Who strengthens us in our spiritual battles so that we can win over all temptations that face us in our lives.His Eminence Mor Joseph Bali read the Patriarchal Encyclical of the Great Lent.

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