On Tuesday, July 1, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land gathered in prayer at the Sanctuary of Gethsemane to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The celebration was presided over by the Custos of the Holy Land, Fr. Francesco Patton, who, with this liturgical service, concluded his mandate in the Holy Land as they await the arrival of the newly elected Custos, Fr. Francesco Ielpo. Many priests concelebrated, including […]
The photographic exhibition entitled “The guardians of Christ’s tomb,” the work of the French photographer Thomas Coex, was presented at the Royal Basilica of St Francis the Great in Madrid on Friday 18 October. Fra Tony Choukri, treasurer of the Custody and Fra Luis Quintana, deputy curator of the exhibition, were also present. The photos are by Thomas Coex, a professional photographer for the Agence France Press (AFP). He has a long experience of living and working in the Holy […]
From September 3-7, 2025, the 11th edition of the Franciscan March was held in Jordan, which this year took on a unique international scope. Along with Jordanian youth, Iraqi and Palestinian refugee youth in the country also participated, as well as small groups from Galilee, Bethlehem and Syria. It was a sign of unity and hope that crossed borders and difficulties in the region. The rally in Amman The journey began on Wednesday, September 3 at the Holy Land College […]
On the evening of Saturday, October 28th, the 13th annual Mass and Benefit Dinner in support of the Custody of the Holy Land took place at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, in Washington DC (United States). Raising awarness This event aims to raise awareness among the American public about the mission carried out by the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land for over eight centuries in the Land of Jesus, where they safeguard […]
