NNA - Christian communities commemorated Good Friday, and the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) held a veneration of the Cross this morning. The ceremony was presided over by Abbot Hadi Mahfouz, Superior General of the Maronite Order, with the participation of President Joseph Aoun and First Lady Nemat Aoun.

In his sermon, Abbot Mahfouz addressed President Aoun, saying: "We have no doubt that, with your determination and wisdom, you will lead Lebanon in the best possible way, calmly and wisely, toward the logic of a democratic state."

He added: "For our part, as a society, we must respond positively, aware of the great responsibility placed on all of us, to rise together and establish transparent and effective laws and mechanisms that strengthen citizenship and enable every citizen to access necessary and dignified services, without any favoritism or interference."

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