Holy Temple of St. George in Old Cairo: The translation of the Holy Relics of St. George the Trophy Bearer

The feast of the translation of the Holy Relics of St. George the Trophy Bearer was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at the Holy Monastery of St. George in Old Cairo.

In the morning, a Solemn Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St. George in old Cairo, presided over by the Abbot Damaskinos, who was accompanied by the fathers of the Holy Monastery.

Before the completion of the Divine Liturgy, the Abbot of the historic Monastery spoke about the history of the translation of the Holy Relics of St. George, the martyrs of the Church and their contribution to the life of the church.

He also conveyed to the faithful the patriarchal blessings and wishes of Pope and Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria and All Africa and the wishes of the Patriarchal Vicar of Cairo, Metropolitan Nikodimos of Memphis.

Source: ekkairo.org