On Tuesday evening, May 9th, 2023, an ecumenical thanksgiving service was conducted in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Kuwait (church), presided by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, and organized by heads of churches in Kuwait.
Present were heads and faithful from Greek Orthodox, Greek Catholic, Coptic Orthodox, Coptic Catholic, Evangelical, Latin, Maronite, and Armenian churches.
On behalf of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, HE Metropolitan Ghattas Hazim delivered the opening remarks. Subsequently, His Holiness Aram I conveyed his speech, where he expressed gratitude for the freedom of religion in Kuwait which enables an atmosphere of harmonious coexistence between different religions thanks to the Kuwaiti leadership and the people. Aram I underlined that all Christians are one church in Chris, hence should follow Christ’s commendation and express the unity of the church through prayer, consultation, and cooperation.
At the end of the ceremony, the faithful were given the opportunity to welcome His Holiness with a special reception.
