Tag: Martyrs of Damascus
Three brothers become first Maronite laymen to be canonised
On Sunday 20 October 2024, I had the great joy of attending and participating in the canonisation of 14 new saints for the church by His Holiness Pope Francis, writes Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay.
Pope Francis canonises the “Martyrs of Damascus”
Canonisations are usually feast days in the Vatican. The liturgical celebration begins with the singing of the Veni Creator Spiritus, which is intoned on solemn occasions.
