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The prayer that accompanied him was led by the president of the abbot, Maroun Abu Judeh. Despite his immersion in practical concerns, the manual and many responsibilities, he remained in his intellectual life.
He continued: "In fraternal life, Father Eli was close to everyone, loving them, presenting themselves to their needs, jealous of each monk and embracing and mobilizing him for him." He was very proud of his membership to the antonine spiritual family and would not tolerate anyone if he criticized or directed his arrows.He lived a complete merger with the Antonine family and his house, his spirit, his ambition and everything was for him.On them, was the example of the faithful slave entrusted by his master to his own property At the time, he received food, from the monastery of St. Roukoz to the monastery of St. Chaaya, through the monastery of St. -Elie Antelias, for his service in general value, then at the monastery of St. Elias, the church, he followed him in his life and, thanks to his sincerity and his love, he kept in touch with all those who worked with him and built them a friendship that lasted all If it shows something, transparency and mutual appreciation have gathered many of the people who surrounded and followed him during his life. Monastic property and business organization in the official departments and follow-up are the best. We can not ignore that in all the centers he occupied, he was not a desk man who ran his business from a distance, he was a monk who worked in the field.
"Father Eli was not very close to the sons of the parishes, nor the spiritual groups that he served, he was a friend of big and small to the rich and needy, close to ordinary people and workers ordinary, as he was the friend of many politicians and notables with whom he treated boldly and honestly. " In your dealings with him, you did not need to make much effort to meet with him or ask for help, as he was always present, available to all, looking for them. help, and many of his acquaintances recognize how much he has used his relationships to make things easier. Son of the city of Mar Chaaya and Mazzeh and Balad The eyes of which he has long served his parish. "
He pointed out that the father "had been chosen for the city of Mar Isaiah and Al-Mzaka for twelve years, then was elected mayor by acclamation until now." This is attractive in his social service and in his work in public affairs, his permanent presence in the wounds of friends and members of the city was the same. " His social service was free, marked by jealousy and charity, and if we were to describe it, we could say that he was the "faithful servant" who served him. Do well. "
He added, "We say goodbye to him today, the one who has impressed every monk with his love, his smile, and his presence." We say goodbye because he did not want to torment any of his brothers. He has suffered from the disease that has so much struck him in recent months.On the earth, despite this difficult choice, the Church remains with us, denouncing sin, not denouncing the sinner, regretting paths that we do not understand, but we believe that God who gave us his Son is always present to give us eternal life, and we hope that it will be Father Eli who lived the bread and blood of Christ, and Distributed to the faithful, to be at home PARENTAL, the Lord is lodged, is the one who yearned for all his life ".
"We pray for our fellow monks, for his father, brother, sisters and family, to pray with his friends and loved ones so that we are always willing to accept the Lord's will in our lives, despite the difficulties and In the lives of many, love and presence strengthen faith in us and give us hope on the way to the Kingdom.
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