On Christmas morning Yared picked me up at 6:30 for the Christmas morning service. John’s hip prevented him from negotiating the press of humanity. Yared managed yet again to get me an excellent vantage point. I am still amazed that he was able to navigate through the crowd that was all going in the same direction.



The Red Cross had a station set up for any emergencies.
Right behind the carpeted area was my vantage point.

These were the bishops and priests that occupied the chairs.
This man called while all the priests on the periphery high above the church responded.

A very special Christmas indeed!