Metropolitan Anthony (of Sour) offers his condolences to the Mufti of Zahle and the Bekaa on the death of his father, Thursday, September 3, 2026.translated

Metropolitan Anthony (of Sour) offers his condolences to the Mufti of Zahle and the Bekaa on the death of his father. Thursday, September 3, 2026.

His Eminence the Most Respected Metropolitan Anthony (of Sour) visited the Greek Orthodox patron of the Diocese of Zahle and Baalbek and their dependencies, His Eminence the Mufti of Zahle and the Bekaa, Dr. Sheikh Ali Al-Ghazawi, offering him his condolences on the death of his father, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, accompanied by a delegation of the priests of the diocese. His Eminence Bishop Joseph (Moawad), pastor of the Maronite Diocese of Zahle, happened to be present with a delegation of priests from his diocese, to offer condolences. On the occasion, Metropolitan Anthony delivered a condolence speech in which he expressed his sympathy, evoking the meanings of mercy, love, brotherhood, and convergence that bring together the people of the region and its spiritual authorities, especially in times of distress and sadness. For his part, His Eminence the Mufti Sheikh Ali Al-Ghazawi thanked His Eminence for his condolences, sympathy and sincere brotherly feelings, appreciating the depth of the fraternal and human relations that unite them, and the sublime meanings of meeting and solidarity that this visit embodies.