Kuwait: Inauguration of the Holy Door on the Occasion of the Extraordinary Jubilee of St. Arethas and Companions

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28 September 2023

HOLY FAMILY CO-CATHEDRAL, KUWAIT

On 28th September, 2023 His Excellency Bishop Aldo Berardi in the presence of His Grace Archbishop Eugene Nugent, Apostolic Nuncio for Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, Rev. Fr. Antony, Chancellor,  Rev. Fr. Johnny Lonis Episcopal Vicar of Syro Malabar, Rev. Fr. John Thundiyath Core Episcopal of Malankara, Rev. Monsignor Raymond (Maronites), Rev. Fr. Yassar (Coptic) along with other clergy, nuns and laypeople inaugurated the HOLY DOOR OF JUBILEE at 6.30pm. 

Prior to the commencement of the inauguration, the main door of the Co-Cathedral was closed and the faithful were requested to assemble at the entrance. The BLESSING AND INAUGURATION OF THE HOLY DOOR OF THE JUBILEE began with a solemn procession. The entire service was conducted by His Excellency Bishop Aldo Berardi, the decree (given by Pope Francis) was read by Rev. Fr. Antony, the chancellor, on the occasion of Extraordinary Jubilee of St. Arethas and Companions, which grants us the rare privilege of PLENARY INDULGENCE in the Gulf, especially in Kuwait. His Grace Archbishop Eugene and His Excellency Bishop Aldo blessed the congregation at the entrance and thereafter  made a solemn entrance into the Co-Cathedral after the door was opened.

The liturgy for the Eucharistic Sacrifice was of St. Arethas and Companions.  His Excellency Bishop Aldo in his homily extolled the faithful to be living witnesses of the Good News to one another by our way of life.  He invited everyone to participate actively during this jubilee year and to renew their life and commitment to God by living a holy life. 

The Indulgence leaflet, Jubilee passport and Jubilee prayer were made available for the people in our parishes. 

LET THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY BEGIN, LET THE PILGRIMAGE BRING YOU CLOSER TO CHRIST.

LET THE JUBILEE YEAR BE A BLESSING AND TIME OF GRACE.

The Holy Doors of the JUBILEE are AVAILABLE at the following:

  • Parish of St. Arethas and Companions, Martyrs
  • St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi
  • Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral, Bahrain
  • Holy Family Co-Cathedral, Kuwait

To see more photos of the Jubilee Opening celebration in Kuwait, please click here.