His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II Inaugurates the “Christmas Market 2022” in Damascus

On December 20, 2022, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church, inaugurated the “Christmas Market 2022” in the garden of the Syriac Martyrs in Damascus, Syria.

St. Aphrem Patriarchal Syriac Scouts performed on the musical instruments the different special melodies for Christmas. Then St. Ephrem Patriarchal Choir performed a group of Syriac hymns and folk songs on the occasion of Christmas.

This inauguration was attended by His Excellency Secretary of the Party Mr. Husam Alsamman.

Their Eminences Archbishops: Mor Anthimos Jack Yacoub, Patriarchal Vicar for Youth Affairs and Christian Education, Mor Cyril Babi, Patriarchal Vicar for the Patriarchal Archdiocese of Damascus, and Mor Joseph Bali, Patriarchal Secretary and Media Office Director, were also present.

This initiative was originally published on His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II 's Facebook page.

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