The week of prayer for Christian Unity 2017 has ended in Jerusalem. 'A milestone' that reveals the process of rapprochement between the churches. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2017 has ended. On Sunday, January 29, a gesture ended the initiative that, for nine days, brought together in prayer the leaders and faithful of 13 [...]
At Saint Savior’s Monastery, which belongs to the Custody of the Holy Land, it is not uncommon to come across young friars. There is a reason for this: the headquarters of the Franciscans not only welcomes the administrative activities of the Custody of the Holy Land, but it is also an international seminary. How does this [...]
With dust on his shoes, walking while trying to keep his balance between the stones and the rugged terrain of the construction sites, Prof. Ibrahim Abu A'mar makes his way through the ruins of the home of Lazarus, Martha and Mary in Bethany. The “Betania” project by the NGO of the Custody, the ATS Pro Terra [...]
In these days,the northern hemisphere is celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This year, the theme chosen is: "Reconciliation.The love of Christ compels us.” In the Holy Land, Christians gathered in prayer, thereby demonstrating that it is possible to go beyond the differences. The tradition of bringing together the Eastern, the Orthodox, the Protestant [...]