Syriac Orthodox Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II Karim has attended the consecration ceremony at the St. George Cathedral in Al-Hasakah St. George Orthodox Cathedral in the Syrian city of Al-Hasakah has reopened its doors following a four-year restoration. The reconstruction of one of the largest Syriac Orthodox churches in the region began in June 2022, after surveyors identified structural damage caused by a combination of age, weather conditions, and years of war. The restoration project included repairs to the walls and ceilings, as well as the cathedral’s roof, interior and exterior decorative elements, electrical systems, and sewage systems, according to Syria’s SANA state media outlet. Patriarch Mar Ignatius Aphrem II Karim attended the consecration ceremony on Tuesday, cutting the ribbon to officially reopen the cathedral.…