Feast of the Presentation of the Lord to the Temple

On February 2nd, 2023, on the occasion of the feast of the Presentation of the Lord to the Temple, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II celebrated the Holy Qurobo at Mor Yacoub Nsibinoyo church in Södertalje.

He was assisted by their Eminences Archbishops: Mor Dioscorus Benjamin Atas, Patriarchal Vicar in Sweden, and Mor Joseph Bali, Patriarchal Secretary and Media Office Director.

The Holy Qurobo was attended by his Eminence Archbishop Mor Julius Abdelahad Shabo.

During the Qurobo, His Holiness presided over the rite of blessing the candles according to the tradition of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch.

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