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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

September 3, 2026 · 1 min read

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.

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Nicholas Turner

It's good to see Metropolitan Anthony taking the time to visit Sheikh Ali Ghazawi in person with his priests, especially on the same day as Bishop Joseph. That kind of concrete solidarity in a moment of loss says more than words. May God give the sheikh's family comfort.

Дарья Андреева

It’s good that Metropolitan Anthony came personally with a whole group of priests, and didn’t just call. And the fact that on the same day the Maronite Bishop Joseph was there is also relevant. At such moments, it is clear that in Zahle people truly support each other, and not just with words.

Sotir Nako

The personal visit of Metropolitan Antonios with his priests, precisely when the Maronite bishop Joseph was there, shows something real. It is not just words, but a concrete gesture on the day of loss. Condolences to the Sheikh's family.

James Adams

Yes, it's the personal visit that counts — turning up with your clergy on the same day as the Maronite bishop shows the solidarity isn't just talk. In our own parish we've seen how these moments cut through all the usual divisions here. May his father rest in peace.