December 17, 2024, marked the celebration of the feast of the Holy Great Martyr Barbara at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
St. Barbara, a young woman from Heliopolis, was martyred in AD 305 by her father for her unwavering faith in Christ.
The festivities took place at her chapel within the Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas, near the Patriarchate.
Archimandrite Klaudios presided over the Divine Liturgy, assisted by Hierodeacon Euologios, with monks, nuns, and the Hegoumen, Archdeacon Mark, in attendance.
On the same day, the feast of St. John of Damascus, the renowned hymnographer and writer, was also celebrated. He passed away at the Holy Lavra of St. Sabbas in 747.
Archbishop Aristoboulos of Madaba led the Divine Liturgy during the all-night vigil, with Hierodeacon Simeon chanting, and the presence of the Fathers of the Holy Monastery guided by Archimandrite Eudokimos, as well as Arabic-speaking Orthodox faithful from Bethlehem and its surroundings.
Source: Patriarchate of Jerusalem
