Amman, May 24 (Petra) — The Orthodox TV Station launched on Sunday
the operetta “Jordan, Land of Love” to celebrate the 80th
Independence Day of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The event was
held under the patronage of Patriarch Theophilos III, Patriarch of
the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine and Jordan, and attended
by several bishops, official and military figures, and community
leaders.

The ceremony, which took place following a grand celebratory prayer
service, commenced with performances by the Orthodox scout bands in
the Kingdom, alongside active participation from members of the
General Secretariat of Orthodox Youth. This preceded the launch of
the operetta, which was produced by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
of Jerusalem as a gift to the nation on a patriotic occasion that
embodies the values of pride in independence and the journey of the
Jordanian state.

The artistic piece stands as one of the most prominent national
church productions in the Kingdom, involving more than 300
volunteers, along with a selection of Jordanian artists and
musicians. Through musical and artistic tableaus, the performance
recalled bright milestones from Jordan’s history and its cultural and
spiritual heritage, reflecting the values of belonging, love, and
pride in the nation and its Hashemite leadership.

The operetta transitioned between visual and lyrical scenes,
addressing multiple national and historical phases. Among these was
the tableau “In the Glory of the Hashemites,” which embodied pride in
the Hashemite custodianship over Islamic and Christian holy sites in
Jerusalem, within an integrated artistic vision that highlighted
Jordan’s message of peace, tolerance, and coexistence.

The operetta was produced under the supervision of Archbishop
Christoforos, written and composed by Mousa Al-Naber, with musical
arrangement by Maestro Mourad Demirdjian. Lighting and cinematography
were managed by Anas Al-Saqqa, and it was directed by Father
Sophronios Hanna, with production management by Issa Khoury, executed
by the “Orthodox TV Station” with the participation of the “Jordan
Youth Drama Association.”

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