In the heart of historic Cairo, the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St. George once again opened its gates to welcome pilgrims of the Orthodox faith and tradition. Set against the backdrop of ancient Babylon in Egypt, the monastery stands as a living monument to Orthodoxy and to the enduring presence of the Greek community in Egypt through the centuries.
On Thursday evening, April 24, the Monastery, beautifully adorned with colorful and fragrant flowers, welcomed the faithful who gathered early to participate in the Great Festal Vespers. ope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa presided over the Vespers with reverence, assisted by Metropolitan Nikodimos of Memphis and Patriarchal Vicar of Cairo, and Bishop Stephanos of Hippo.
One of the most moving moments was the procession of the Holy Icon of St. George, with worshippers eagerly reaching out to touch it and receive the blessing of the Great Martyr. St. George, the first among the Great Martyrs, triumphed over death through his martyrdom and forever earned the golden crown of glory.
The celebrations culminated on Friday, April 25, with Patriarch Theodore II presiding over the Orthros and the Divine Liturgy, concelebrated with Metropolitan Nikolaos of Hermopolis, Metropolitan Nikodimos of Memphis and Patriarchal Vicar of Cairo, Metropolitan Savvas of Nubia, Bishop Stephanos of Hippo, and many clergy from the churches of Cairo.
Source: ekkairo.org
