The Syriac Church all
over the world is joyously celebrating the 25th anniversary of the
enthronement of H.H. Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, Prince Patriarch of
Antioch and all the East (Sept. 14th, 1980). The Malankara
Archdiocese is fully represented by H.E. Yeldho Mor Teethose,
Archbishop, and priests and laity. A special bound volume of
felicitations, encyclicals, and other pertinent documents will be
presented by our delegation. Below is the official closing
celebration schedule:
Venue:
Ma'arat Saidnaya, Damascus-Syria
SEPTEMBER 2,
2005 (FRIDAY): SYRIAC ORTHODOX YOUTH DAY
10:00 AM -Holy Qurbono
12:00 Noon -Performance by the International Syriac Orthodox Scouts
02:00 PM -Religious Cinematic Show
05:30 PM -His Holiness the Patriarch meets with the Youth
07:30 PM -Religious Hymns by the Freedom Band
SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 (TUESDAY): EVE OF THE JUBILEE
06:00 PM -Opening: Photo Exhibition of His Holiness the Patriarch &
Opening: Charity Bazaar
07:00 PM -Concert by the Choirs of our Syriac Orthodox Church
SEPTEMBER 14, 2005 (WEDNESDAY): JUBILEE DAY
09:00 AM -Holy Qurbono: Feast of the Holy Cross & the Patriarchal
Silver Jubilee
Holy Qurbono lead by His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas
and concelebrated with His Holiness Pope Shenouda III of Coptic
Orthodox Church, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I of Armenian Orthodox
Church, His Beatitude Mor Baselios Thomas I Catholicos of India and
Metropolitans of Syriac Orthodox Church, Coptic Orthodox Church and
Armenian Orthodox Church.
12:00 Noon -Concert by the International Syriac Orthodox Scouts'
Orchestra
05:00 PM -Pilgrimage from St. Mary's Church in Seydnaya to St.
Aphrem the Syrian Monastery in Ma'arrat Seyydnaya
07:00 PM -Parades by the International Syriac Orthodox Scouts
SEPTEMBER 16, 2005 (FRIDAY)
08:00 PM -Concert by St. Ephrem Patriarchal Choir and the Super Star
ABIR NEHME
