Today, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II met with the priests of the Churches of Alexandria
This took place in the theatre of the Papal Residence in St. Mark’s Cathedral in Alexandria, in the presence of the bishops of the sectors in Alexandria, H.G. Bishop Bavly (Montazah Sector), H.G. Bishop Ilarion (Western Sector), H.G. Bishop Hermina (Eastern Sector), and Fr Abram Emil, the Patriarchal Vicar of Alexandria.
The fathers celebrated the 11th anniversary of His Holiness’ Enthronement in the See of Saint Mark.
The celebrations began after the end of the prayers of the Holy Liturgy, with the participation of the bishops and priests of Alexandria, during which 15 of the priests were granted the rank of hegumen by the hands of His Holiness the Pope.
The ceremony included speeches by the bishops and Father Abram Emil, and a documentary film entitled “Feelings of Love” was shown. The fathers presented a souvenir gift to His Holiness, on behalf of the priests of Alexandria, and the celebration concluded with a speech by His Holiness the Pope.
Memorial photos were taken, and His Holiness distributed some gifts to them.
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