Lebanon’s press bids farewell to Rajeh El-Khoury in an official, popular funeral service
29 أيار 2022 19:23
The Lebanese press bid final farewell on Sunday to An-Nahar news daily writer and journalist, Rajeh El-Khoury, in a funeral service attended by senior officials and a popular crowd.
The funeral service was held at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Ascension in Kfarhbab, presided over by Metropolitan of Mount Lebanon Silwan Moussa, in the presence of MP Nazih Najm representing former PM Saad Hariri, caretaker Tourism Minister Walid Nassar, member of the Strong Republic bloc MP Melhem Riachy representing Lebanese Forces Party Chief Samir Geagea, MP Ghayath Yazbek, former minister Freij Sabounjian, Colonel Michel Abdo representing the Army Commander, Editors Syndicate Chief Joseph al-Kossaifi, Maronite League Head Khalil Karam, Editor-in-chief of An-Nahar newspaper Nayla Tueni, alongside a delegation from the newspaper’s family; as well as Independent Movement Head, Major General Issam Abou Jamra, and other prominent figures.
In his homily, Moussa spoke about the merits of the late El-Khoury and his commitment to his homeland by working to spread the word.
“Today we can see in death just a coffin in which our life ended, or we can consider that death is a passage to the Heavenly Father to meet Him,” Moussa said.
“The Lord works through us and we achieve salvation through our service and the spirit of responsibility and spreading the good word,” he added, considering that the late Rajeh El-Khoury “fulfilled this duty with a clear mind, and carried the good word for Lebanon, worked for it and struggled to spread it, so that Lebanon remains in our hearts.”
“We are bound to achieve change one day... even if we work within a small cell, we can achieve a lot like the apostles if we work in solidarity together," Metropolitan Moussa affirmed.
He concluded by expressing deepest condolences to Beirut Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elias Audi, the family of the late El-Khoury, An-Nahar family, and all his colleagues in the press field.
It is to note that condolences were accepted prior to the funeral service in the church hall earlier today, and will also be accepted on Monday, May 30, in the church hall, between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm.
The funeral service was held at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Ascension in Kfarhbab, presided over by Metropolitan of Mount Lebanon Silwan Moussa, in the presence of MP Nazih Najm representing former PM Saad Hariri, caretaker Tourism Minister Walid Nassar, member of the Strong Republic bloc MP Melhem Riachy representing Lebanese Forces Party Chief Samir Geagea, MP Ghayath Yazbek, former minister Freij Sabounjian, Colonel Michel Abdo representing the Army Commander, Editors Syndicate Chief Joseph al-Kossaifi, Maronite League Head Khalil Karam, Editor-in-chief of An-Nahar newspaper Nayla Tueni, alongside a delegation from the newspaper’s family; as well as Independent Movement Head, Major General Issam Abou Jamra, and other prominent figures.
In his homily, Moussa spoke about the merits of the late El-Khoury and his commitment to his homeland by working to spread the word.
“Today we can see in death just a coffin in which our life ended, or we can consider that death is a passage to the Heavenly Father to meet Him,” Moussa said.
“The Lord works through us and we achieve salvation through our service and the spirit of responsibility and spreading the good word,” he added, considering that the late Rajeh El-Khoury “fulfilled this duty with a clear mind, and carried the good word for Lebanon, worked for it and struggled to spread it, so that Lebanon remains in our hearts.”
“We are bound to achieve change one day... even if we work within a small cell, we can achieve a lot like the apostles if we work in solidarity together," Metropolitan Moussa affirmed.
He concluded by expressing deepest condolences to Beirut Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elias Audi, the family of the late El-Khoury, An-Nahar family, and all his colleagues in the press field.
It is to note that condolences were accepted prior to the funeral service in the church hall earlier today, and will also be accepted on Monday, May 30, in the church hall, between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm.