With the blessings of Patriarch John X of Antioch and All East, the Divine Liturgy was held at the Mariamiyah Patriarchal Cathedral in Damascus on the occasion of the Greek National Day.
Bishop Romanos Al-Hannat, the Patriarchal Vicar and Secretary of the Holy Synod, presided over the Divine Liturgy in the presence of Bishop Moussa al-Khoury, and Bishop Arsenios Dahdal.
The Divine Liturgy was attended by the Chargé d’Affaires of the Greek Embassy in Damascus, Nikolaos Protonotarios, embassy staff, and members of the Greek community.
At the end of the liturgy, the Patriarchal Vicar congratulated the Greek Ambassador and the attendees on behalf of the Patriarch. The Patriarchal Vicar also conveyed the blessings and paternal prayers of Patriarch John X, extending his congratulations to the Greek Embassy and those present and wishing Greece continued prosperity and blessings.
Source: Patriarchate of Antioch
