The first Divine Liturgy was celebrated in Our Lady of Antioch Church in Södertälje – Sweden

With the blessings and prayers of His Beatitude Patriarch John X, the first Divine Liturgy was celebrated in Our Lady of Antioch Church in Södertälje – Sweden
The Patriarchal Vicar, Archimandrite Jean Mansour, celebrated the Divine Liturgy with the participation of Father Joseph and Deacon Basilios.
In the sermon, the Patriarchal Vicar thanked God for this great blessing bestowed upon this city and its inhabitants, lifting his prayers to the Mother of God so that she would remain the fortress of this parish and vicariate.
Then the Vicar thanked His Beatitude John X for his constant prayers and instructions, which are a light that illumines the way towards the desired goal. He also greeted everyone’s efforts to make this bright day a success in the history of the Vicariate.
After reading a message from His Beatitude, a prayer was held for peace to the whole world.
An atmosphere of joy prevailed among all the faithful in the Vicariate, who came to participate from the various parishes.