Messages & Statements from the Holy Land

Patriarchs 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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The 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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The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem have issued a joint statement on the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza: Jerusalem, October 13, 2023 “God created mankind in his own image” (Gen 1,27) Today, an emergency committee of the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem met for prayer and consultation over the grave […]

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The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem have issued a joint statement: October 7, 2023 The Holy Land, a place sacred to countless millions around the world, is currently mired in violence and suffering due to the prolonged political conflict and the lamentable absence of justice and respect for human rights. We, the Patriarchs […]

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This week marks the holiest week in Christianity – Holy Week. We recall the events that led to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour and we remember His glorious resurrection. The celebration of the Holy Light Ceremony, is a great moment that ties the faithful to the light of Jesus Christ. This ceremony has […]

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