Put on LOVE, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14. cüxáxçàá. VxÄxuÜtà Çz. jxävéå Çz [ á ZÜtvx U á{éñ ANTOUN.

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1 Put on LOVE, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 ft Çà ZxÉÜzx TÇà Év{ tç büà{éwéå Vtà{xwÜtÄ VÉÜtÄ ZtuÄxá? YÄÉÜ wt cüxáxçàá g{x g{ Üw TÇÇâtÄ VxÄxuÜtà Çz ÂHC lxtüá Ç à{x ZtuÄxáÊ jxävéå Çz [ á ZÜtvx U á{éñ ANTOUN tçw [ á ZÜtvx U á{éñ BASIL ftàâüwtç? bvàéuxü D? ECDI ft Çà ZxÉÜzx Vtà{xwÜtÄ UtÇÖâxà [tää

2 I greet you all on this very joyous occasion of the 50th Anniversary in Coral Gables! This is an historical moment in the life of the Cathedral. These moments are unforgettable and help to realize our mission by renewing our commitment to God in all we do. I remember when I first came to the United States from Brazil in Saint George Cathedral was the first Church I visited in I served here for a short while as a Deacon under the late Father Michael Husson. This is my first Church in this blessed country and it was my first step. This is history for me. I offer my sincerest thanks to the Committee who worked very hard to remember this moment. I am deeply grateful to you. I congratulate you all and I pray God grants many years to Saint George Cathedral and all the families who call her home! Your Father in Christ, +Bishop Antoun Diocese of Miami and the Southeast Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America I am so very pleased to join with my highly esteemed and well-loved brother, His Grace Bishop Antoun of the Diocese of Miami and the Southeast, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of his Cathedral of Saint George's presence in Coral Gables. Eis polla eti, despota! I pray God's richest blessings and many years for Father Saba, Archdeacon David and all the faithful of the Cathedral parish family, and God's mercy and memory eternal for Fathers Spyridon Dora, Louis Secabe, Basil Sedaoui, Michael Husson and the founders, benefactors, beautifiers and members of this holy Cathedral now departed this life. I am truly honored to be among you this weekend! +Bishop Basil Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America

3 Your Grace Bishop ANTOUN, Your Grace Bishop BASIL, Reverend Clergy, Esteemed Members of the Cathedral Council, The Faithful of Saint George Cathedral, Friends and Supporters, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you joyfully on this historic occasion of Saint George Cathedral's 50 th Anniversary in Coral Gables! It truly is a blessing to have celebrating with us His Grace Bishop ANTOUN and His Grace Bishop BASIL. This alone is historic to welcome them and have them in our midst. May God grant them many years! Saint George Cathedral was first established in 1953 in Miami with the purpose of having a home for the Orthodox Christian community to worship and give thanks to God for all His blessings. In 1966, 50 years ago, a new home was found in Coral Gables. To celebrate 50 years is to celebrate 50 years of Orthodox Christian witness. 50 years of service, 50 years of giving. 50 years of growth, 50 years of joys, of pains, of tears, of sacrifice, of labor, of life, of dedication, of Stewardship, of love, of development, of vision. A vision for the future. Today, the future begins. Today, the next 50 years begin. Today, growth continues. Dedication continues, labor continues, development continues, sacrifice continues. Giving continues. Today, I thank all those who labored in the early years and in They have produced fruits for generations to come. I thank those who labor and sacrifice for the well being of this Cathedral, some of whom will be recognized tonight for their efforts. Congratulations to all the recipients! I thank Mrs. Haifa Khoury and her committee for their diligence and hard work in making this weekend possible. May God bless them all! I wish you all a Happy 50 th Anniversary and I pray to the Almighty God to continue bestowing his heavenly grace upon this community! And we continue offering thanks as the Apostle Paul teaches the Corinthians, "For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people, it may increase Thanksgiving, to the glory of God." (II Corinthians 4:15) Yours in Christ, Father Fouad Saba Cathedral Dean

4 g{x _Éäx UtÄÄ Saint George Cathedral Bamquet Hall, Coral Gables, Florida PROGRAM 6:00 p.m. Great Vespers Service 6:45 p.m. Cocktail Reception Invocation National Anthem Welcome Remarks Proclamations Presentations His Grace Bishop ANTOUN Ms. Jannet Salman Sdn. Elias Bardawil, Master of Ceremonies Cathedral Council Chairman Mrs. Haifa Khoury, Love Ball Chairlady The Honorable James Cason, Mayor of The City of Coral Gables The Honorable Tomas Regalado, Mayor of The City of Miami Dean's Certificate of Distinguished Service Saint George Cathedral Medal of Merit Special Recognition 50 Years in the Gables ~ Video Presentation Special Recognition Presentation The Next 50 Years Begin Dinner Baby Mixed Greens with Vinaigette Filet of Beef with Béarnaise Sauce Mixed Vegetables Tri-Colored Roasted Gourmet Potatoes Fresh Baked Rolls & Butter Individual Fruit Tart Dessert & Coffee Introduction His Grace Bishop ANTOUN Keynote Address His Grace Bishop BASIL Benediction His Grace Bishop BASIL Musical Entertainment

5 SAINT GEORGE CATHEDRAL IS APPRECIATIVE OF THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTORS V. REV. FR. FOUAD AND KH. DIANA SABA REV. ADN. DAVID AND MRS. PATRICIA NIMER MR. AND MRS. ATALLA AND ANDREA M. ABU-AKEL MR. AND MRS. NASIR AND ANILU ACIKGOZ SDN. ELIAS AND MRS. THERESA BARDAWIL DR. DANIEL L. CASSIS MR. HAITHAM DABABNEH MR. AND MRS. ABDALLAH AND AMAL DAIHA MR. AND MRS. RICHARD AND LISA GHAWI ELIAS HOURANI, M.D. MR. AND MRS. VICTOR AND ELAINE HOWARD MS. GISELLE KHOURY MRS. GEORGETTE MARZOUCA MS. GINA MOBASSALEH MS. MIKAYLA MOBASSALEH MS. DIANA EDE NICHOLS MR. JAD OMEISH MS. JAMAL OMEISH MS. JORDAN OMEISH MR. J. L. PLUMMER MR. AND MRS. OSCAR AND CAROLE SEIKALY MR. AND MRS. SALAH AND SORAYA WASSEF THE LOVE BALL COMMITTEE MRS. HAIFA KHOURY, CHAIRLADY MRS. ANDREA M. ABU-AKEL SDN. MAJD AKKAWI KH. MARGARITA ALFONSO SDN. ELIAS BARDAWIL MR. RICHARD COREY MR. ELIAS EDE MRS. LAMA ELHAJ MS. GISELLE KHOURY MS. MIKAYLA MOBASSALEH MR. MICHEL NASR ADN. DAVID NIMER MRS. TANIA SOUFIA MRS. SALMA ZACUR MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT MR. RICHARD COREY ACCOMPANIED BY MR. WALID ABU-SAAD MR. FADI HARDAN MR. ELIAS KILZI MR. JOHN SASSINE

6 GEORGE ELIAS, JR. George Elias, Jr., son of the late George and Louise Elias was born in Charleston, WV. Between terms of service in the Navy ( , ), he received his BBA Degree in 1950 from Case-Western Reserve University. In February, 1955 he graduated from George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C., with the degree of Juris Doctor with Honors. In April, 1955 he was one of 30 law graduates selected countrywide for the appointment in the Attorney General s Honor Law Program in the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington. He first served in the Internal Security Division, drafting briefs on U.S. Supreme Court cases, and as a trial attorney in the Department of Justice Tax Division from 1957 to September, In 1963 George, Charme and family moved to Miami where he began the private practice of law specializing in Wills, Trusts, Probate and Guardianship Administration. He was elected Chairman of the Dade County Probate Committee in , and the Founder, Lecturer and permanent Chairman of the Dade County Bar Association s Annual Surviving Spouse Seminar ( ). During these years he was also engaged in numerous charitable activities. After his second Navy discharge, he pursued his legal education in Washington. Upon graduating in 1955, he served on the Saint George Parish Council in Washington, until moving to Miami in 1963, After moving to Miami, George was elected to the Saint George Parish Council in 1964 serving until In May, 1966, as Chairman and Church Attorney, he was instrumental in restarting anew negotiations previously terminated in April 1965, culminating in the purchase on August 31, 1966 of the Temple Judea facilities at 320 Palermo Avenue, Coral Gables, FL. He continued his pro bono legal services for Saint George in the purchase of two adjacent pieces of property and other legal matters. In 1961 George was elected a member and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese. In 1970 he was appointed Co-Chancellor my His Eminence Metropolitan PHILIP of thrice-blessed memory. In 1972 he received the Antonian Silver Medal. In 1990, Metropolitan PHILIP awarded him the Antonian Gold Medal for his 30 years of service and appointed him to the honorary Board position of Chancellor Emeritus. Since 1959, George was also involved at the beginning with Danny Thomas in ALSAC and St. Jude Children s Research Hospital. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of ALSAC during and later in as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Hospital. In 2009 he selected Emeritus status on both the ALSAC and St. Jude Boards. Independently, in recognition of all his services, in 2006 he was awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor at Ellis Island, New York. George and Charme have three sons. Mark (Pamela), David and Stuart (Michela) and four beautiful grandchildren, Gabriel, Ariel, Alexis and Christopher.

7 RICHARD HORWICH Richard was born in 1931 and grew up in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He earned a business degree in accounting summa cum laude, a law degree summa cum laude and a Master of Laws in Taxation, all from the University of Miami. He was involved in numerous activities at the University, from the debating team and the Law Review, to the highest men's honorary group, Iron Arrow, where he served as Chief. At the University he met Sonya Pallot, a native Miamian. They married in January 1953 and on their wedding day joined Temple Judea (then called Coral Gables Jewish Center), and they have remained members continuously ever since. After law school, Richard took the CPA examination and received the highest score in the nation. However, he changed to the practice of law in 1955 and he practiced law in Miami and Coral Gables from then until his retirement earlier this year. Also in 1955, Richard, Sonya and their eight-month old first child, Mitchell, moved into their present home in Coral Gables. Their daughter, Francine, and their younger son, Ronald, were born in 1957 and All three children received religious training in the religious school and youth activities of Temple Judea. Richard and Sonya became active in the Temple, including Sonya serving two terms as president of the women's group and Richard two terms as president of the Temple. They still attend services almost every week and many other Temple functions as well. Their daughter and her family are also active members of Temple Judea. Mitchell Horwich and Francine Horwich are continuing to maintain law practices in Coral Gables, while Ronald lives and works in Birmingham, Alabama. Mitchell and his wife Sherry and Francine and her husband David Weinstein have given Richard and Sonya three granddaughters and two great granddaughters.

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9 A Commitment is Something We Keep Long After the Time We Made the Original Commitment Has Long Past thus We Change our Own Lives and the Lives of Others. To all of those past, present and future generations of St. George, your commitment to this Great Cathedral will be everlasting! It is in the power of belief of the few that makes the dreams a reality for the many. My mother, my father and a handful of people believed in you and this community. It was not a fleeting thought or a maybe or a wish but a true desire to impact the lives of the many who came forth and believed with them believed that through the faith in that of a mustard seed that all mountains will be conquered and believed that God and His Son Jesus Christ will be your guiding light to eternal peace, joy and love. Blessings to this great community of people both far and near and in memory of all of those before us and to those who will succeed us; keep that belief, that faith, that passion, that trust and pay it forward to the many generations who will carry the torch of St. George Cathedral into eternity. On behalf of our family Congratulations to Father Saba and the Parishioners in this Golden Jubilee! Michael A. Husson, Jr.

10 The Elias Family in Remembrance and Honor of our Beloved Father, Brother and Uncle Albert Sahley Elias May his Memory be Eternal, A most devout visionary dedicated to GOD and his church on the occasion of posthumously being awarded the Saint George Cathedral Medal of Merit and to Honor our Husband, Father, Brother and Uncle George Elias, Jr. On the occasion of the Special Recognition for his lifetime of dedication and service to Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral Coral Gables, Florida and the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese We pray for the good health and blessings of Very Rev. Father Fouad Saba and Family

11 g{x ft Çà ZxÉÜzx Vtà{xwÜtÄ ]ÉçyâÄÄç véçzütàâätàx VÉâÇv Ä Mr. Abdallah Daiha Cathedral Council Member Recipient of the DEAN S CERTIFICATE OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE at Âg{x _Éäx UtÄÄÊ VxÄxuÜtà Çz HC lxtüá Ç à{x ZtuÄxá4 Saturday, October 1, 2016 With Love in Christ, The 2016 Cathedral Council V. REV. FR. FOUAD SABA, DEAN SDN. CHARLES KHOURY REV. ADN. DAVID B. NIMER MR. MICHEL NASR SDN. ELIAS BARDAWIL, CHAIRMAN MR. SHADI OMEISH MR. YAMIL ZACUR, VICE CHAIRMAN DR. DON SHALHUB MRS. DIANA O BRIEN, SECRETARY MR. NASSER SOUFIA MS. JAMAL HABIB, TREASURER MR. TONY ZAMMAR, ORDER CHAPTER CHAIRMAN MR. MUAZZI HATEM, FINANCIAL SECRETARY MRS. WAFA OMEISH, SUNDAY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MRS. ANDREA M. ABU-AKEL MRS. TANIA SOUFIA, ANTIOCHIAN WOMEN PRESIDENT MR. DOUGLAS EDE MS. MIRAY HAYEK, YAM PRESIDENT MR. SAID ELHAJ MR. LOUIS HATEM, SOYO PRESIDENT

12 Welcome Bishop ANTOUN and Bishop BASIL! We offer our warmest congratulations to the recipients of The Saint George Cathedral Medal of Merit and The Dean s Certificate of Distinguished Service Well done, thou, good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21 Congratulations Saint George Cathedral on 50 years in Coral Gables! Saint George Cathedral Brotherhood of the Noble Joseph Saint George Cathedral Sunday School Saint George Cathedral Antiochian Women Saint George Cathedral Young Adult Ministry Saint George Cathedral SOYO Saint George Cathedral Order of Saint Ignatius of Antioch

13 A warm welcome to His Grace Bishop ANTOUN and His Grace Bishop BASIL May God grant you both many years! Congratulations to Saint George Cathedral on celebrating 50 years in the Gables! Such an amazing milestone! Special congratulations to our mother Haifa Khoury on receiving the Dean s Certificate of Distinguished Service! We are so thankful to have such a wonderful, loving, and dedicated mother like you! May God bless you and grant you many happy and healthy years! Congratulations to all the recipients! May God Bless you all. Love always, your children, George, Charles and Giselle Khoury

14 g{x _xã á ea XÄ tá? `AWA ytå Äç }ÉçyâÄÄç véçzütàâätàxá Albert Elias, George Elias and all the Honorees at Âg{x _Éäx UtÄÄÊ Saturday, October 1, 2016 Congratulations and may God grant you many years! Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Elias Tara & Wayne Schuchts, Brooke Schuchts, Jameson Schuchts Robert & Kendall Elias, Peyton Elias, Lewis Robert Elias, IV Jamie & Asha Elias, India Elias, Jon Elias Jr.

15 Congratulations to Saint George Cathedral for an amazing 50 years! Happy Anniversary! In loving memory of our Mother Nabiha Nasr Greta, Aimee, Sally, Mouna Mary and Michel

16 Congratulations on 50 years! and In loving memory of our parents, Dr. Orlando and Dorothy Skaff Who loved and labored for many years at Saint George Cathedral Mark David and Katyna David Louis Emma Nicole Tina Michelle and Rick Lena Ricky Jr. Joseph

17 Vladimir and Carmen G. Kostik Congratulate all those who, in 1966, made the visionary decision to acquire this sacred property for Orthodox Christian worship, education, and community enhancement for the glory of God! Happy Fiftieth Anniversary to the entire Saint George Cathedral Family! Добро пожаловать дай Бог вам много лет! The printing of this Program Book is proudly sponsored by The Kostik Family

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19 In Loving memory Of our beloved Husband and Father Michael Dahlan What is the mark of love for your neighbor? Not to seek what is for your own benefit, but what is for the benefit of the one loved, both in body and in soul. ~St. Basil the Great~ Mouna Dahlan Raymond and Laura

20 In remembrance of Mary Ann Wardell Loving wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother She is leading a choir of angels in heaven with her beautiful voice! She lives in all our hearts! Harry Wardell and Family

21 Thank you to our honorees for their service and love over the years! Richard and Karen Razook

22 Congratulations, Saint George Cathedral in celebrating your 50th Anniversary in Coral Gables! May God bless the founding members and all the Saint George faithful. Your Grace Bishop ANTOUN and Your Grace Bishop BASIL we hope you enjoy this momentous occasion in the history of Saint George Cathedral. Thank you for your prayers and support over the years. Very Reverend Father Saba and Family, we pray for your continued good health as you minister to the members of Saint George, Coral Gables, the greater Miami area, and beyond. Congratulations to the special honorees as well as recipients of the 2016 Medal of Merit and Dean s Certificate. God bless you for faithfully dedicating your time and hearts to the service of the Church. For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. II Chronicles 16:9 WE MISS YOU ALL. MUCH LOVE Chris, Anna-Sarah and Genevieve Farha (artwork by Genevieve with love, age 3)

23 Congratulations to the honorees of Saint George Cathedral for extending Orthodoxy to Coral Gables 50 years ago! Elias and Ernestine Ede Denise Aloise Diane Ede-Nichols Domenic and Sandra Jonathan Christopher and Sandra Nicholas Juliana Douglas Christian Jordan Alec Noah MABROOK!

24 Congratulations to our home Saint George Orthodox Cathedral and All the honorees Suzanne and Eugene Sayfie Family Stephanie and Morten Aagaard Anders and Austin Aagaard Nicole and Marcello Porcelli Jordan, Leonardo and Enzo Porcelli Lisa Sayfie Isabella and Sophia Ranawat Amy and Eric Zichella Abigail and Ava Zichella God bless Bishop ANTOUN God bless Bishop BASIL God bless Father Saba God bless Archdeacon David Happy 50th Anniversary!

25 Congratulations to the Honorees and Saint George Cathedral on its 50th Anniversary in Coral Gables! Jordan and Heather Sayfie James Snow Luke Ward

26 With love and gratitude and prayers for the Honorees at the 2016 Love Ball +Archpriest Michael Husson Mr. George Elias +Mr. James Peters Mr. Alex Abu-Akel Mr. Abdallah Daiha Mrs. Shirley Husson Mrs. Haifa Khoury Mr. Vladimir Kostik +Mr. Michael Dahlan +Mr. Albert Elias Mrs. Elaine Howard +Mrs. Nabiha Nasr +Mrs. Dorothy Skaff +Mrs. Mary Ann Wardell Justin Janna, John and Alex Sayfie

27 Congratulations to Saint George Cathedral celebrating 50 years in the Gables! And to all the recipients of the Saint George Cathedral Medal of Merit and The Dean s Certificate of Distinguished Service We wish you all God s blessings! George Mobassaleh and Family

28 Congratulations to the Faithful of Saint George Cathedral for the past 50 years in Coral Gables and in honor of the Ede, Sayfie and Bassett Families Carl Goldman

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30 The Family Commercial Real Estate Brokers! Mother and Son: George Ash, MIT Real Estate Finance and Hospitality Specialist Adiba Michelle Ash, MBA, Ph.D., Broker Ash Property Group Inc. (Hall of Fame, Greater Miami Chamber; Community Involvement Award Finalist, Coral Gables Chamber) Over $60mm in sales 2016 to date Finalist for Greater Miami Chamber Commercial Real Estate Award, South Florida Featured as Deal Maker numerous times in Daily Business Review Assists with financing as private lender Offering rebate to church members of 20% of our fee

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32 As the Nimer s and O Brien s also celebrate this milestone, the 50th Anniversary of Saint George Cathedral, we would like to say that we are full of joy at this half-century celebration! On this Golden Anniversary, we congratulate Saint George Cathedral for its love and dedication to all of its parishioners. May our good Lord continue to bless our Cathedral and continue to guide the faithful. Archdeacon David and Pat Nimer Charles and Diana O Brien Roger Nimer We welcome our much-loved Bishop ANTOUN and Bishop BASIL on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of our beloved Saint George Cathedral. Congratulations to all the honorees and to our brother Alex Abu-Akel May God grant you all many, many years! Atalla, Andrea Natalie, Michael and Andrew Abu-Akel

33 Congratulations to Saint George Cathedral on its 50th Anniversary! May the Lord bless this parish and its Parishioners. in honor of my loving parents Dr. George and Mary Bikhazi and for their good health Linda Marie Bikhazi Dear Saint George Cathedral We extend our best wishes for the success of the Love Ball and all the continued progress of our church. Dr. Alex T. and Andrea Zakharia Yara Kareem Alex

34 Congratulations and many thanks to all of the honorees and to Saint George Cathedral families on this Golden Anniversary. Your dedication and commitment to Christ is evident in your works. - Kenneth and Rema Kaleel - Jacqueline, Nicholas, Alexandraa - Nicholas and Mary Kaleel - Kathryn, Kristina

35 His Grace Bishop ANTOUN, V. Rev. Fr. Fouad Saba and the Convention Committee of Saint George Cathedral Look forward to hosting you at the 53rd Biennial Antiochian Archdiocese Convention on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean The Diplomat Resort and Spa Hollywood, Florida July 23 30,

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