St. Jakob Monastery Hosts Family Festival for 30th Anniversary
The St. James Monastery has invited everyone to its family festival on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The occasion for the event is the 30th anniversary of the monastery as well as the jubilee in honor of Mor Gregorios Bar Hebraeus. The festival is intended to be designed as a community event for families, parish members and guests. This was reported by dayromorjakob.
>For the musical program, the well-known "Les 5 Sœurs" from France have been invited, who will perform with sacred music. In addition, culinary offerings are planned. There will also be a special program for children with games and other activities, so that the festival appeals to all age groups.
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>The family festival takes place at St. James Monastery. The organizers call for planning the date early and celebrating the monastery jubilee together. Further information about the course of the day will be announced at a later time.
Previously, UOJ reported that an Orthodox ball took place in Cologne.
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