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Gaza: With a prayer for peace, the "last joy" to the two women who were killed by an airstrike (PHOTO)translated

October 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Shortly before the war testing the Gaza Strip completes its third year (7/10), the fathers of the Monastery of Agios Porphyrios were called once again during these years to give comfort and hope to the people who daily count losses. Yesterday, the Exodious Procession of two women took place in the Monastery. Of Maisa Dowd and her daughter, Mary, who lost their lives during an air raid on the residence on the morning of October 3rd. The funeral service was presided over by the Archbishop of Tiberias Mr. Alexios, supported by Archimandrite Silas.

The scenes of the two women who lost their lives were placed in the middle of the church while an image of the Virgin Mary was placed on top of them. With tears in their eyes, those present, relatives and friends, were there for the last farewell, with the wish on their lips that Maisa and Mary would be the last victims of this horrible war.

The Patriarchate expresses its sincere condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased women. The Patriarchate of Jerusalem reminded once again that every person is created by God and every human...

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Παναγιώτης Νικολαΐδης

Too bad for Maisa and Mary, mother and daughter fleeing an air raid together. The fathers of Saint Porphyry do everything they can to support the people there, we see it all the time. I hope these are indeed the last losses, as the relatives said.

نادين حداد

Yes, generous to the mother and daughter who left together in the raid. The monks at the Monastery of Saint Porphyrios do not leave anyone without consolation, this time with Bishop Alexios. May God have mercy on them, protect the rest, and spare her the last loss.

Екатерина Попова

I feel sorry for these women, mother and daughter, who died on the same day from a blow to the house. The monks from the monastery of St. Porfiry, as always, are next to people in trouble, and Bishop Alexy served the funeral service. God grant that these really are the last victims.