Patriarch John X welcomed well-wishers on Christmas morning and evening on Christmas Day. After the Divine Liturgy, he greeted parishioners. In the evening, Mother Fibronia Nabhan, the head of Our Lady of Saydnaya Patriarchal Monastery, Father Elias Zahlawi, priests, and nuns were received.
Among those present were the priests of the parishes of the Archdiocese of Damascus and Rural Damascus, as well as representatives from church agencies, pastoral activities, fraternities, Sunday schools, scouts, patriarchal bodies, and their staff. Also in attendance were the Department of Ecumenical Relations and Development, St. Gregorios Associations, St. Pendleimon Orphanage, the Charity Clinic, the Greek community, families, and faithful individuals.
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