On May 3rd, 2024, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II celebrated the services of the worship and Burial of the Cross at St. George Patriarchal Cathedral in Bab Touma in Damascus.
His Holiness was assisted by their Eminences Archbishops: Mor Joseph Bali, Patriarchal Assistant, Mor Andrawos Bahhi, Patriarchal Vicar for Youth Affairs and Christian Education, and Mor Augeen Al-Khoury Nemat, Patriarchal Secretary.
In his sermon, His Holiness spoke about the different attitudes and distances that people have towards the cross. He gave the example of the Virgin Mary and St. John who were at the foot of the cross despite the dangers of following Christ; they give us an example of the strong faith and how we should remain faithful to the Lord. He also spoke about the other people mentioned in the gospel and how some were waiting to see the Lord die on the cross, while others left Him because of the apparent weakness He showed.
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