The Closing Ceremony of the First Annual Orthodox Scout Camp With the Blessings Of His Beatitude Patriarch John X

The closing ceremony of the first annual Orthodox Scout Camp, which was held at the Patriarchal Monastery Saint George Al-Hameira, Syria, from September 19 to 23, 2024, was held with the blessings of His Beatitude Patriarch John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, and President of the Middle East Council of Churches for the Orthodox Family, and in the presence of Their Eminences the Bishops Romanos Al-Hanat, Musa Al-Khasi, Archimandrite Jack Khalil, Archimandrite Paul Ordghlo, Father Bassam Nassif, and Deacon Ephrem Toma. It included lighting a fire according to scouting rules and purposeful segments prepared by the participating brothers. Bishop Romanos Al-Hanat, the Patriarchal Vicar, and Father John Shehadeh, the camp leader, honored some of the brothers for their efforts and dedication to work.

In the hope of future meetings, the scout brothers returned carrying with them spiritual, social, and scouting provisions.

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This news was originally published on the Facebook Page of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East.