For the solemnity of the Epiphany, the City of Bethlehem again welcomed a large number of pilgrims who came to celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings. The liturgies of the day were led by the Custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Francesco Patton, and by many friars of the Custody. As per tradition, on January 5 at the Church of St. Savior, the Custos welcomed representatives of the parish of St. Savior in Jerusalem led by the Moukthar, who […]
While throughout the country, various businesses and areas are starting to reopen after the Covid-19 emergency, on Sunday 24th May at the church of St Saviour six Franciscan friars were ordained deacons. Fr. Allan, Fr. Andrija, Fr. George, Fr. Gerson, Fr. Pascal, and Fr. Paulo received the ministry of the diaconate through the imposition of the hands of H.E. Mons. PierbattistaPizzaballa, Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, which presided the Eucharistic celebration. The Custos of the Holy Land, […]
