Jordan: Doxology for "NO" Anniversary a week after the terrorist attack on the Holy Church of St. Georgetranslated

One week after the deadly terrorist attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George, in Hmoud, Karak province in Jordan, and under the heavy shadow of the tragic event, the national anniversary of October 28 and the memory of the historic "No" was commemorated in Amman. The Doxology was held at the Holy Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, in the Suweifigia district, in the presence of the Greek ambassador to Jordan, Mrs. Irene Rigas, and representatives of the Greek diplomatic mission.

Earlier, on Friday, October 30, 2026, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated, presided over by the Panosiology Archimandrite Polycarp, assistant to His Eminence Metropolitan Christophoros. During the service, the memory of Saint Eleazar the Righteous, Prophet Hosea, as well as Saints Anargyros Cosmas and Damianos was honored.

In his sermon, Archimandrite Athanasios, on the occasion of the Gospel passage, referred to the interest shown by the Apostles for the multitudes who followed the Lord Jesus Christ, in order to listen to His teaching, but also for their need to be fed. Starting from this particular incident, he underlined the importance of practical care...