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Archbishop Nicolas Henry presides over liturgy in Heliopolis, church says

The celebration honored the Feast of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, and the Silver Jubilee of Sister Marina Samir, the church said.

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A silver jubilee chalice and a small bouquet of jasmine flowers resting on a plain wooden altar.
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The liturgy celebrated the Feast of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, who is the patroness of the Daughters of Our Lady of Sorrows, according to the statement.

The service also marked the Silver Jubilee of the religious life of Sister Marina Samir, the church said. This celebration coincides with 25 years since her consecration to religious life, which was held under the motto: “Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” (Isaiah 49:16), the statement noted.

Other participants included Father Polan, the pastor of the Basilica, monks, nuns, members of various churches, members of the Our Lady of Sorrows Brotherhood, servants of the house, friends, residents of the house, and other personalities, according to the statement.