In the early morning of Sunday 8 June, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land gathered at the Cenacle on Mount Zion to celebrate Pentecost. On this solemnity the Church remembers the effusion of the Holy Spirit, that Jesus gave as a gift to his disciples, gathered in the Cenacle, fifty days after Easter. The Custos of the Holy Land, Fra Francesco Patton, presided over the vigil on Saturday night in St Saviour’s church and the Sunday […]
The "Day of Wonder" will be held in Italy on 13 October, in various squares, Sunday schools, libraries and museums. It is a day dedicated to offering surprise and joy to all children, in particular those who, due to conflicts, are deprived of their right to play and to be carefree. This event will also take place in many countries affected by wars or which are in situations of crisis, bringing moments of happiness even into the most difficult conditions. […]
On Monday, July 21, the Custody of the Holy Land joyfully welcomed its new Custos, Br. Francesco Ielpo. In accordance with tradition, the solemn entrance began at Jaffa Gate, through which the Custos entered the Old City of Jerusalem. Awaiting him were the Franciscan friars, representatives of the local Churches, and numerous diplomatic authorities from various countries. The procession towards St. Savior's The procession, led by uniformed Kawas—following the custom shared among the Churches of Jerusalem—made its way to the […]
“I cannot abandon my sheep; I prefer to die with them, if necessary.” On Wednesday 23 August, the Custos of the Holy Land, Fr Francesco Patton ofm inaugurated the Chapel in Cappadocia (Aquila) dedicated to the blessed Salvatore Lilli ofm, martyred in Armenia in 1895. The celebrations Reflection and prayer marked the celebrations which preceded the inauguration of the chapel dedicated to the Blessed Salvatore Lilli ofm, in the Mother Church of St Margaret in Cappadocia, the village in Abruzzo […]
