Feast of Saint Stephan Nema Celebrated at Deir Kfifan

The congregation of Deir Kfifan celebrated the feast of the Blessed Saint Stephan Nema by performing the water blessing ritual for the first time. This ceremony symbolizes the Holy Spirit and expresses healing and human well-being, in connection with the service of the saint and the water scriptures in the monastery’s traditions. The ritual was conducted in the monastery courtyard in the presence of the abbot, Father Stephan Farah, along with several monks and faithful. The symbolism and spiritual significance of water were explained, emphasizing that water is a living substance containing life and representing the Holy Spirit, who purifies humans from within. The celebration included a procession, the distribution of water, and hreeissa (a type of sweet). The purpose of this ceremony is to commemorate saints and honor the symbolism of water as a sacred element that reflects light and the Spirit.

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