Easter Message — 2025 “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25–26 From the midst of the present darkness that engulfs our region, We, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in […]
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“The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death, light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16, quoting Isaiah 9:2 In the midst of these dark days of continuing conflict and uncertainty in our region, We, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in […]
Continue readingBlessed 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 readingThe recent decision by the Israeli Police to ban Christian worshippers from participating in the sacred services of the Feast of the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor, citing the absence of requisite government approvals and licenses, has led to the regrettable closure of this holy site to thousands of faithful congregants. This decision, reminiscent of last […]
Continue readingIn the midst of escalating military activity in the Old Gaza City area of the Gaza Strip we are sorry to report that the Al Ahli Arab Anglican Hospital has been compelled to close by the Israel army. Suheila Tarazi, Hospital Director, reported that on Sunday July 7, between 6pm-7pm a large amount of firing […]
Continue readingThe Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem is monitoring, with grave concern, the news of the raids, apparently launched by the Israeli army against the Sacred Family School in Gaza this morning. Footage and media reports from the place include scenes of civilian casualties and of destruction in the compound. While property of the Latin Patriarchate of […]
Continue readingWith a positive atmosphere, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of the Holy Land met today with His Excellency the Mayor of Jerusalem, Mr. Moshe Leon, to convey to him in person the contents of their letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu earlier in June and their concern from the recent legal actions of the municipality […]
Continue readingPatriarchs and Church Leaders in Jerusalem Issue the Following Clarification Regarding Meeting with Herzog: Jerusalem 23-12-2023 Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem have issued a clarification statement regarding their recent meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog two days ago. The statement emphasized that the meeting was not a mere exchange of Holiday Season pleasantries […]
Continue readingThe Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issued the following Christmas message: We, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, convey our Christmas greetings to the faithful around the world in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, born here in Bethlehem more than two-thousand years ago. In […]
Continue readingThe Patriarchs And Heads of Churches In Jerusalem Issued a Statement On The Recent Events In The Armenian Quarter: November 18, 2023 We, as the Christian community of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, share grave concern over the recent events taking place within the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem. In recent days, a contested contract for […]
Continue readingWe, as the Christian community of Jerusalem and the Holy Land, share grave concern over the recent events taking place within the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem. In recent days, a contested contract for development on a considerable portion of the Armenian Quarter has been declared cancelled. Instead of it being handled through the proper legal […]
Continue readingThe Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem issued the following Statement on the Celebration of Advent and Christmas in the Midst of the War: November 10, 2023 Each year during the sacred seasons of Advent and Christmastide, our Christian communities throughout the Holy Land take great delight in their preparations for the commemoration of […]
Continue readingThe Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem Host the Archbishop of Canterbury and issue the following statement: Jerusalem, October 21, 2023 “For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you welcomed me; I was naked and you clothed me; I […]
Continue readingThe Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem has issued a statement on the airstrike on its church compound: Jerusalem, October 19, 2023 The Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem expresses its strongest condemnation of the Israeli airstrike that have struck its church compound in the city of Gaza. The Patriarchate emphasizes that targeting churches and their institutions, along with […]
Continue readingThe Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem have issued a joint statement following the attack on the Al Ahli Anglican Episcopal Hospital in Gaza: October 17, 2023-Jerusalem, The Holy Land We, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, join together in profound solidarity with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem as we bear witness […]
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