On April 17, 2022, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II celebrated the Service of Nahire (the Feast of Lights), at St. Georges Patriarchal Cathedral in Bab Touma, Damascus.‏This service was attended by their Eminences Archbishops: Mor Cyril Babi, Patriarchal Vicar for the Patriarchal, and Mor Joseph Bali, Patriarchal Secretary and Media Office Director.‏In his sermon, His Holiness spoke about the church reflecting on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ which is the way of the cross that transforms our suffering to victory and glory. By returning to ourselves, we can focus on the cross of our Lord that teaches us humility and self-sacrifice. His Holiness pointed out to the prayer of our Lord when He asked His disciples to stay awake with Him and pray but they could remain awake. Likewise, the Church calls us to remain awake spiritually. His Holiness also explained the symbols of the parable of the ten virgins, especially the wise whose lamps were lit with the oil of virtues.

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