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 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 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 […]
Continue readingThe 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 […]
Continue readingThe 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 […]
Continue reading(Communicated by the President’s Spokesperson) Wednesday, 9 August 2023 / 22 Menachem-Av 5783 President Herzog: “I come here on behalf of the entire State and people of Israel to reinforce our commitment to the full protection of freedom of religion and worship in the State of Israel.” “We must respect the members of all religions, […]
Continue readingChristians in Jerusalem are reporting more acts of vandalism and spitting. What are Israeli officials doing about it? Brother Alberto Pari has been spat on and taunted as he walks on the streets in Jerusalem. “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned,” youngsters have jeered. When he first arrived in Jerusalem in 2007, he didn’t […]
Continue readingThe Jerusalem Patriarchate sent an appeal this morning, July 4, to the international community and the forces concerned with the cause of peace in the Holy Land, asking them to work to stop the attack on the city of Jenin and its camp, and to put an end to violence and bloodshed based on the […]
Continue readingThe report in Jerusalem’s old city by Israel’s Channel 13 comes amid a spike in anti-Christian hate crimes in the country. An Israeli journalist was derided and spat at, including by a child and a soldier, as he spent a day dressed as a priest in Jerusalem to investigate spiralling hate crimes against Christians in […]
Continue readingThis 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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