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Pictures of Inauguration Ceremonies


The Institute began in 1970 under the leadership of Metropolitan Ignatius of Lataqiah (The Present Patriarch of Antioch). On October 7, 1971, it was inaugurated officially by Patriarch Elias IV, in the presence of Soleiman Franjieh, the President of Lebanon, the members of the Holy Synod, government officials and a large number of Orthodox faithful.



Welcoming Ceremonies for this exceptional event


People came from far to witness and rejoice at this great event in the life of the Church

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