News from the Holy Land

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Jerusalem and monotheistic religions: symbols, behaviors and daily life

2017-07-24T18:30:30+00:00July 24th, 2017|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

Various scholars met with representatives of Judaism, Christianity and Islam in order to learn about the three monotheistic religions in the Holy City. "The different groups form one community. They have only one source, for God made the entire human race dwell on all the face of the earth. They also have one final purpose, God, [...]

“Harmony among peoples”: dance and culture in Bethlehem

2017-07-21T15:51:54+00:00July 21st, 2017|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

The conclusion of the Summer Camp at the John Paul II Foundation in Bethlehem and the Italian language diploma ceremony for 21 young Palestinians. On Monday July 17, the third summer camp for young Palestinians named "Harmony among peoples" concluded with a dance show. Organized at the John Paul II Foundation in Bethlehem by the Children [...]

Inauguration of the Russian Compound

2017-07-21T15:49:17+00:00July 21st, 2017|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

On Tuesday, July 18, the Russian Orthodox Church in Jerusalem, together with numerous civil and religious authorities, celebrated the reopening of the great Tsarist complex dedicated to its founder, Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich Romanov. On Tuesday, July 18, the Russian Orthodox Church in Jerusalem, together with numerous civil and religious authorities, celebrated the reopening of the [...]

The Custody of the Holy Land today: Fr. Jerzy, “shepherd” in Cyprus

2017-07-21T15:46:37+00:00July 21st, 2017|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

800 years have passed since the friars arrived in the Middle East, and many things have changed since the beginning of this adventure. However, the commitment and dedication with which, for 800 years, the friars have guarded the holy places and have worked to serve the local people have not changed. For this reason, in order [...]