Hama / Daraa - SANA
On the occasion of the advent of Christmas and the New Year, the main square in the town of Kafr Bohm in the countryside of Hama and the square of St. Elias Church in the city of Izraa in the northeastern countryside of Daraa witnessed the lighting of two Christmas trees this evening, in the presence of civil, social and religious activities.
In statements to SANA reporter in Hama, Father Servim Franjieh, a representative of the Greek Orthodox community, said: “Despite the difficult circumstances that Syria is going through, we celebrate today by lighting the Christmas tree of Jesus Christ, and we are inspired by hope and hope for the dawn of a new day filled with love, safety, goodness and peace.”
In her turn, the head of the town council, Jamal Al-Abdullah, stated that the tree is 28 meters high and is in a green dress as a symbol of the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. blessing and stability.
Pastor of the Roman Catholic Church, Father Nabil Nader, pointed out that lighting a large Christmas tree in the town sends joy and joy to adults and children to express happiness and pride in the homeland despite all the pains, tragedies, siege, challenges and economic conditions facing it, stressing that Syria will remain like an evergreen Christmas tree and its light shines in All times and circumstances, the unity of its people and its rallying around its leadership and army.
Bashar Al-Jammal, the leader of the brass band of the Scouts of St. George, said: The band played and sang Christmas carols today to spread joy and joy to the hearts of all the town's residents, visitors and guests, hoping that Syria will return to its former era, an oasis of safety and prosperity.
In Daraa, the tree-lighting ceremony, which was attended by Metropolitan Bosra, Horan and Jabal Al-Arab of Melkite Greek Catholic Bishop Elias Al-Dubai, included popular performances, a show by the scout band, popular songs, and the lighting of the Christmas tree with wishes for peace and spreading love in the hearts of all.
Mrs. Rudeina El-Azar from the city of Izraa wished that goodness would prevail in Syria and that her worries would be lifted, pointing out that the birth of Christ, peace be upon him, is a symbol of a new beginning and a symbol of life.
Nizar Michael, in turn, pointed out that lighting the Christmas tree is an expression of love and giving, and a perpetuation of the values that Christ, peace be upon him, carried and affirmed.
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