Aleppo

In 2023, Aleppo City hosted an extraordinary musical gathering to celebrate the installation of His Eminence Mor Boutros Kassis as the Archbishop of Aleppo and its environs. The event commenced with a unique musical performance to welcome the arrival of His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II to the city. The Joint brass band traversed the streets of Aleppo, presenting diverse repertoires of music. About 100 musicians from the Syrian Syriac Scout troops participated in this occasion, especially members from Mor Afram in Sadad, Mor Elian in Al-Fahilah, Mor Afram in Al-Adwiya in Homs, Mor Georges in the Armenian Quarter in Homs, along with scouts from Mar Afram's 5th and 6th troops in Aleppo.

The first Scout training camp was held at the Franciscan Monastery in Aleppo in April 2022, with approximately 40 scout members. During this training camp, participants acquired a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental principles of the Scout movement, including its history, foundation, and essential information. Additionally, Their scouting skills were tested through activities such as assembling and setting up tents, knot tying, fire building, and other necessary outdoor skills. the event also included an overview of the administrative divisions within troops, clarifying roles and responsibilities to assist them in establishing scout sections within their troops. Participants also learned how to create and develop scouting curricula compatible and adaptive to the needs of different ages.

The Promise and Crossing Ceremony was held at the Cathedral of Mor Aphrem the Syriac in Aleppo. With the blessing and presence of His Eminence Mor Boutros Kassis the Archbishop of Aleppo and its environs. and the honorable priests Father Ephraim Wazir and Father Adai Maher, along with the esteemed members of the Central Council, and the distinguished presence of the scout leader Safeer Salim, the Chief Scout of the World Syriac Scouts,This special occasion, with its unique significance, resonates with every scout leader to renew the scouting promise and responsibility towards the church and others.