Metropolitan SABA Inducts, Upgrades 20 Members of The Order of St. Ignatius

Story by Dn. Peter Samore, photos by Dn. Elias Nicolas

In celebration of St. Ignatius of Antioch, His Eminence Metropolitan SABA presided at Great Vespers at Virgin Mary Church in Yonkers, NY, on Friday, Dec. 20. Welcoming him were the pastor, Archpriest Dimitri Darwish; the chancellor of the

Archdiocese, Archdeacon Emile Sayegh; Mr. Edward Assile, treasurer of The Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch; and the community.

His Eminence was delighted to induct 20 new and upgraded members into The Order of St. Ignatius, the philanthropic arm of the archdiocese. Their financial contributions support Antiochian clergy and seminarians, Christian Education, SOYO leadership training and Special Olympics, summer camp scholarships, and more

Following the inductions, the church hosted the annual pre-Christmas gathering of The Order’s members of the New York–New Jersey area, featuring a program of Nativity chants and carols.

Consider joining to expand the impact you can have on people’s lives. Learn how at theorder.antiochian.org.