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Fires in the Holy Land

2016-12-02T19:43:53+00:00December 2nd, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

Different areas of the Holy Land were affected by several fires last week. The most serious fires forced the evacuation of at least 60,000 citizens in Haifa. Last week several fires hit the Holy Land. It is estimated that more than 1,100 hectares of forest burned in about 630 different locations. More severe episodes occurred in [...]

Celebration of the beginning of Advent in Bethlehem

2016-12-02T19:42:41+00:00December 2nd, 2016|Categories: News from the Holy Land|

The solemn entry of the Custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, was joyfully followed by the people of Bethlehem, who also celebrated the Patron Saint, Saint Catherine of Alexandria. On the Saturday preceding the first Sunday of Advent, the city of Bethlehem celebrated and welcomed the Custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton. [...]