THE FEAST OF ST. GEORGE THE GREAT MARTYR IN DOHA

The Feast of St. George the Great Martyr who is celebrated at the Cathedral in Doha was officiated on Friday of the Bright Week by transference for pastoral reasons.

The service of Great Vespers with the blessing of bread was held on Thursday, April 18 / May 2, 2019, led by the Most Reverend Archbishop Makarios of Qatar with co-celebrants the ministering Priests of the Cathedral.

Matins and the Divine Liturgy were celebrated on Friday April 19/ May 3, 2019, with the participation of a large crowd of faithful Christians. His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Mr. George Katrougalos with his associates and the Ambassador of Greece in Doha Mr. Constantinos Orphanides came to the Holy Cathedral during the festive services.

The Divine Liturgy was followed by the procession of the Holy Icon of St. George and then a reception at the Reception Hall.

From the Holy Archdiocese of Qatar