Consecration of St. George Syriac Orthodox Church, 1953

These historic photographs capture the consecration of St. George Syriac Orthodox Church in the Syriac Quarter of Aleppo. Presided over by His Holiness Moran Mor Aphrem I Barsoum, the ceremony brought together His Eminence Mor Dionysius Georges Behnam, Abuna Habib Tokmaji, Abuna Addai Toma, other clergymen, a large group of deacons, scouts, and a vast crowd of faithful believers. The moment reflects the deep devotion and vibrant communal life of the Syriac Aramean community in mid-20th-century Aleppo.