On December 13, 2020, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II presided over the Holy Qurobo that His Eminence Mor Dionysius John Kawak, Patriarchal Vicar in the Archdiocese of Eastern USA, at Georges Cathedral in Bab Touma – Damascus.
The Holy Qurobo was attended by their Eminences Archbishops: Mor Timotheos Matta Al-Khoury, Patriarchal Vicar of the Patriarchal Archdiocese of Damascus, Mor Maurice Amsih, Archbishop of Jazeera and Euphrates, Mor Anthimos Jack Yacoub, Patriarchal Vicar for Youth Affairs and Christian Education, and Mor Boutros Kassis, Patriarchal Assistant.
In his sermon, His Eminence Mor Dionysius John Kawak spoke about the Sunday of the Revelation of St. Joseph who was a righteous person and took the responsibility of protecting Jesus and raising him. He also spoke about the late Archbishop Mor Selwanos Boutros Al-Nehmeh who was a close friend to His Eminence since the days of his monkhood. He described his character and humility and emphasized the traits that shaped his personality and made him close to all people. He shared the good memories of his ministry and how he always served the church with faithfulness and love.
The service of the priests was offered for the rest of the soul of Archbishop Mor Selwanos Boutros Al-Nehmeh of blessed memory. At the end of the Holy Qurobo, His Holiness and their Eminences received condolences in the church.
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