A historic anniversary, to be celebrated in grandeur: 800 years of Franciscan presence in the Holy Land. On October 16, officials of the Custody launched the friars’ celebrations in Jerusalem, and they will continue until October 18. For this historical milestone of the Franciscan Missionary Province, the General Minister of the Order of Friars Minor, Fr. [...]
From the sky Brs. Ignacio Peña, Romualdo Fernández and Pasquale Castellana, arm in arm, lean toward St. Savior’s Monastery in Jerusalem, leaving tears of joy flowing. An unfinished part of their work is being worked on and will be on display as part of a new exhibition. The three Franciscans, two Spaniards and one Italian, during [...]
Joy and emotion transpired from their faces as they entered the church. A smile and a withheld tear accompanied Br. Clovis and Br. Eduardo at the beginning of an important celebration: that of their solemn professions. The two young friars of the Custody made them on October 7 in the Basilica of the Agony in Gethsemane. [...]
Celebration in Jerusalem for the Custody of the Holy Land with three days of conferences, meetings and international guests in the Old City. The first Franciscan friars landed in Acre in 1217, led by Friar Elia da Cortona. 800 years have gone by and the friars are still present in the Holy Land. They are dedicated [...]