Miramar, FL – An Oriental Orthodox Concelebration of the Divine Liturgy took place at St. John the Baptist Coptic Orthodox Church on Saturday, August 17, 2024.
The priest of the hosting parish, Fr. Timotheus Soliman, was joined at the altar by two priests of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church: Fr. Vartan Joulfayan of St. Mary Church (Hollywood, FL) and Fr. Sevak Gabrielyan of St. David Church (Boca Raton, FL), Fr. Joseph Varghese of the Malankara Syriac Orthodox Church, Fr. Alan Shaltan of the Syriac Orthodox Church; and Fr. Amsalue of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
In a spirit of fellowship, brotherly love, and prayer, the clergy and faithful of the Sister Churches united in worship, thanksgiving, and the glorification of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ. The liturgy was followed by a delicious agape meal.
The Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches strongly encourages regional concelebrations of the Divine Liturgy and other events that draw our communities together. If you need help organizing a regional concelebration of the liturgy, reach out to the Standing Conference for guidance and assistance.