Patriarch John X presided over the Divine Liturgy (Sunday of the Pharisee and the Publican) at Our Lady of Balamand Patriarchal Monastery. The service was attended by Metropolitan Saba (Esber) of New York and all North America, Patriarchal Assistant Bishop Moussa (Al-Khasi), Archimandrite George Yaacoub, Abbot of the Monastery, Archimandrite Yaacoub Khalil, Dean of the Institute of Saint John of Damascus, a group of priests, deacons, the Balamand family, and a crowd of faithful.
Deacon Paul from the Archdiocese of North America was ordained to the priesthood during the Divine Liturgy with the blessing of Patriarch John. He will establish a monastery in the archdiocese.
In his address to Father Paul, Patriarch John emphasized the importance of humility, following the example of Jesus. He prayed for Father Paul’s strength in establishing monastic life in the American archdiocese.
Patriarch John reflected on the significance of the priestly ordination in Balamand Monastery, highlighting the unity of believers in the Antiochian Church. He congratulated the Lebanese people on their new government and encouraged the faithful to remain steadfast in the face of challenges.
Metropolitan Saba expressed gratitude to Patriarch John for his leadership and highlighted the appointment of Deacon Paul as a priest in Balamand as a symbol of loyalty to the Patriarch and the unity of the church.
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