Damascus, SANA- The Russian Orthodox Church and” Masana” Medical Center in Damascus for the rehabilitation and installation of prosthetic limbs for children signed an agreement to extend cooperation and work in the center.
The center undertakes the production of prostheses for children injured as a result of the explosion of mines and the remnants of the terrorist war on Syria, in addition to psychological care for them and their follow-up by doctors within the center.
“The extension of the cooperation agreement means the continuation of Russian funding for the work of this center, which has benefited so far more than 300 childre,” Metropolitan Anthony, Head of the External Church Relations Department of the Russian Orthodox Church, said, adding that this is a good success, and its support will continue to achieve all that is good for the friendly Syrian people.
The Metropolitan pointed out that the Russian and Syrian peoples are friends and brothers, and this friendship is embodied by the opening of the center, whose importance comes to treat Syrian children affected by the war.
The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, John X Yazigi, hailed the importance of the care and attention provided by the center to children, enabling them to rely on themselves, continue their lives and integrate into society, expressing his thanks to Russia for this step.
A number of children gave a musical performance through which they showed the psychological and physical improvement they gained from the services provided to them at the center, and a set of gifts from Russia were distributed to them.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)