The ceremonies for this religious festival were not interrupted despite the noise of the Israeli bombings, which coincided with the start of prayers near Damascus and in the south of the country.
The main Mass was held at the headquarters of the Greek Catholic Patriarchal Cathedral in the al-Zaytoun district of this capital, where the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East Youssef Al-Absi spoke about what this occasion of love, joy, benevolence, justice, peace and forgiveness.
This year, the earthquakes added even more pain to thousands of Syrians, but this disaster is a reason for harmony, sympathy and solidarity between people from different groups, religions and countries showing sympathy and solidarity, he said.
We trust that life in Syria will prosper thanks to the strong faith, will, steadfastness and love of the Syrian people,” the religious leader said.
Other crowds in Aleppo, Latakia and Sweida provinces called for the unjust sanctions against the country to be lifted and expressed hope that difficulties will be overcome and Syria will be reborn no matter how hard they try to cover it up and bury the truth with them money and lies
Holy Week this year coincides with Ramadan, the month of Muslim fasting that demonstrates the harmony and coexistence between the patriarchal components of Syrian society.
jha/fm