On the occasion of the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, the Eucharistic celebration took place in the Franciscan Basilica on Mount Tabor, presided over by Br. Francesco Ielpo, custos of the Holy Land. The site stands where, according to tradition, the Gospel episode occurs in which Jesus reveals himself in glory before three of his disciples. The context of the Transfiguration Mount Tabor is located in the region of Galilee and is distinguished by its isolated position in […]
The conclusive event of “LUXTENEBRA, centenary of the Basilicas of Tabor and Gethsemane” was held on 22 November at St Saviour’s convent in Jerusalem. An exhibition of archive documents, period photographs and artistic sketches which tell the story of how the two shrines were built was held in the Mother-of-Pearl Room. A musical concert offered by the youngsters of the Magnificat Institute of Jerusalem followed the closing of the exhibition. The event was possible thanks to the contribution of the […]
In the Church of St. Saviour, the parish priest Fr. Rami Asakrieh presided over the celebration of the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, inviting the faithful to live this day as a time of prayer and hope in the resurrection. Death as passage and not as end During his meditation, Fr. Asakrieh reminded that death, while remaining a reality that touches every person, can be welcomed as an integral part of the human and Christian journey."In the heart of […]
The first night footage that shows the start of the humanitarian operation to provide medical care for the children of Gaza arrived from Rome’s military airport of Ciampino on 29 January. The first 11 minors and one adult, ill or injured during the massive bombings, were able to reach Egypt through the border crossing of Rafah, currently the only point of exit from the Gaza Strip, and from there board the plane for Ciampino. One “step towards peace” Fr. Ibrahim […]
