The feast of the Cathedral of Doha was celebrated again this year with all ecclesiastical splendor.
For pastoral reasons, the holiday was moved to Friday.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, the great solemn Vespers was sung, with the blessing of bread. The hymns were sung by the choir of the Holy Church in Greek and Arabic, in the presence of the new Ambassador of Greece in Doha, Mr. Ioannis Ioannidis, and the Deputy Commander of Defence, Mr. Argirios Kostouros. After the end of Vespers, a pre-festal banquet was held, to which the flock members gathered.
On Friday, October 13, 2023, Matins and the Episcopal Divine Liturgy were held, officiated by Archbishop Makarios of Qatar with the participation of the Christian congregation of the local Church.
After the Divine Liturgy, the Holy Icon of Saint Isaac the Syriac procession took place.
Source: Patriarchate of Jerusalem