Mar Dinkha IV Blvd.
On Sunday July 15, 2007 I had the honor of being part of a celebration of Mar Dinkha IV's 50th anniversary of becoming a priest. It was an honor to be a part of this event. I didn't go expecting this to be something truly memorable but it was. As a Roman Catholic, the people of the Assyrian Church of the East are my religious brothers and sisters. This man is a leader of the faith with a long and distinguished history. In his presence I felt the goodness coming from him. It was the same goodness that had so many in the audience smiling and cheering. As I said in my comments on the church stairs, "a man who has served as a priest for 50 years has had a profound impact on the lives of thousands."
It was clear that the people who are members of the church believed this. They were very moved by this man and his presence. This was an event that I will not forget anytime soon. There was real passion for this man of God and I am happy to have been a part of this ceremony. An honorary street naming is a little bit of recognition for a man who has done immeasurable good for the world.
