Extra security measures taken at St. Mary celebrations in Bayad

Gergis Wahib

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Friday ,05 August 2016

Extra security measures taken at St. Mary celebrations in Bayad

Extra security measures have been taken at the monastery of St. Mary in Bayad from August 7th to 21st.

This comes to secure thousands of visitors who are keen to attend the celebration every year.

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Gergis Wahib

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