Every time I meet Father Eid Habib, he asks me: \"What's new with you?\". Whatever my answer about contributions I have written here or there is, it remains incomplete if he does not hear me mention to him something about a new book. A few days ago, we met at a church service. I replied to him that I will be handing over to An-Nour Coop a new book about the Prophet John the Baptist. His face lit up! I have told you many times that the human being cannot be reduced. I would not be reducing Father Eid if I said I think that there is no word to describe him, in his ministry among us, like: \u201che is a man who does not tire of rejoicing\u201d. Father Eid, in accepting various assignments, especially in ministering to the prisoners, was able to be a constant servant for joy, for the joy of others, theirs and ours. Not once have I asked myself about his constant interest in books. I was sure that he was following the direction of Metropolitam George Khodr on the day he ordained him a priest. \u201cWhat is your crown?\u201d. \u201cThat Metropolitan George has laid his hand on my head\". This is the crown of kings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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