Holy Qurobo for SYCE

Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate – September 2016

His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II celebrated the Holy Qurobo for the families gathered at the first Suryoyo Young Couples Encounter in Lebanon.

His Holiness was assisted by His Eminence Mor Clemis Daniel Kourieh, Metropolitan of Beirut. Their Eminences Mor Theophilus George Saliba, Archbishop of Mount Lebanon and Tripoli, and Mor Chrysostomos Mikhael Shemoun, Director of the Patriarchal Benevolent Institutions in Atchaneh were also present.

During his sermon, His Holiness emphasized on the mission of Christian families to hold firm to the values found in the Bible and in the teachings of the Lord. He reminded them of the words of St. Paul who said: “Love never fails”.
His Holiness spoke about love as the essential component of any relationship, especially in families and married couples.

Following the Holy Qurobo, His Holiness gave a blessing letter to the couples participating in SYCE.

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