Annual Clergy Retreat, and Consecration of the “Teblyotho” (Altar tablets)

2 Mar

On February 28, His Eminence Mor Dionysius John Kawak, our Archbishop, and all the clergy of our archdiocese started their annual clergy retreat, which is held this year at the Manresa Jesuit Center in Michigan.On this first day, His Eminence presided over the Ramsho (evening) prayer at St. Matthew the Hermit Church. During the prayer, he consecrated new tablets, which are slabs placed on the altars in our church. They are also used as moveable altars when needed.His Eminence talked about the uses of the tablet in our Church.After the evening prayer everyone was invited for a fellowship and Agape meal.