Metropolitan Anthony (of Tire) chairs a preparatory meeting for the procession of the miraculous icons of the Mother of God through the streets of Zahle, Tuesday, October 13, 2026.translated

His Eminence Metropolitan Anthony (of Sour), the Most Respected, chaired the preparatory meeting for the procession of the miraculous icons of the Mother of God through the streets of the city of Zahle, which is scheduled to be held on the evening of Sunday, October 25, on the occasion of the Feast of the Mother of God, Healing from Cancer, in a procession that brings together believers around the Virgin Mary, seeking her fervent intercession for the sick and suffering.

The meeting was attended by Canonized Archimandrite Jeremiah (Azzam), the General Undersecretary, Canonized Archimandrite Porphyrios (Ibrahim), the Special Undersecretary, Canonized the Senior Economist, Father George (Maalouf), and Canonized the Senior Priest, Father John (Skaf). He sanctified Fathers Seraphim (authorized) and Silwan (the priest), while he excused himself from attending and sanctified the first among the priests, Father Maroun (Jabour).

The meeting was devoted to discussing the preparations and arrangements necessary to hold this procession, in a manner befitting the sanctity of the occasion and its spiritual symbolism, provided that the detailed program and dates for the procession will be announced soon.