The ancient, indigenous Christian communities in the Holy Land are vanishing. Fast.
Together we can protect them and help to rebuild diverse, flourishing communities in the cradle of Christianity.
But today the threat is urgent and existential. With many communities suffering a combination of population decline, intimidation, and challenge for places to live and worship.
The contribution made by Christians in the Holy Land is enormous – $3Bn income from business activity, tourism and philanthropy; running schools, hospitals, humanitarian programmes; and the intellectual contribution of an educated, skilled workforce.
We must fight to preserve them, not only to retain a meaningful Christian presence in the Holy Land, but also to help build a peaceful, diverse region.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 As we rapidly approach the twelfth month of the present devastating war, We, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, feel compelled to once again express our grave concerns over its dire direction. For despite repeated calls for the […]
Continue readingChristian communities generate almost $3Bn for the local economy in Israel / Palestine
20% of all incoming tourists are pilgrims planning to visit Christian holy places
Christians have declined from 11% of the population to 1%
There are 47 Christian schools in Israel attended by children of all faiths