Ceremonial Holy Communion at St. Matthew’s Church in Boston

24 May

frame-000403 [688229]On Sunday, May 22, 2016, St. Matthew’s Church in Boston held its Ceremonial Holy Communion. His Eminence Mor Dionysius Jean Kawak, Archbishop Patriarchal-Vicar for the Eastern Archdiocese of United State of America and His Eminence Mor Salwanos Petros Alnama, Archbishop of Homs and Hama, celebrated the Holy Divine Liturgy at 11:00 am assisted by the Rev. Fr. Antoin Sabha, the priest of St. Matthew’s Church.

In this blessed ceremony, eight children were prepared to receive the Holy Communion; during which they recited several prayers in English, and a group of our Sunday School deacons served the Holy Liturgy.

The children who received the Holy Communion are:
George Stephen Somi, Andre Philip somi, Angelina Jbiel, Jacob Anthony Chammas, Ayman Jarjis Alzaeem, Noor Mariam Zaki, Peter Putrus Alzaeem and Michelle Marie Bahhady.
Congratulations to all children, and the Archdiocese extends their gratitude to the teachers for their excellent job. May God bless them all.