On March 11, 2023, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II celebrated the Holy Qurobo and the Funeral Service of the late Fr. Edward Hanna, at St. Mark Cathedral in New Jersey.
The funeral was also attended by their Eminences Archbishops: Mor Dionysius John Kawak, Patriarchal Vicar in the Archdiocese of Eastern USA, and Mor Theethose Yeldho, Archbishop of the Malankara Archdiocese of Northern America, and the clergy of the Archdiocese.
His Holiness delivered a eulogy in which he spoke about the qualities of the late Khuroyo Edward Hanna, his faith and his ministry which distinguished him and made him dear to many. He added that Fr. Edward was a fighter who resisted sickeness and endured it with patience and strong faith. He was faithful to employ the talents that the Lord bestowed upon him to the service of others. He concluded by praying that the late Khuroyo Edward be counted among the faithful servants who will be rewarded for their faith and ministry.
May his memory be eternal.
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