Terra Santa News - 01/04/2011 | Custodia Terrae Sanctae

Terra Santa News - 01/04/2011

Weekly report: <em>AT THE ROCK OF AGONY, NAZARETH, AT JERICHO FROM ALL OVER THE HOLY LAND, KNOW THY HERITAGE, SANTA THERESA IN HAIFA, THE JERUSALEM INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2011</em>

AT THE ROCK OF AGONY
At the Rock of Agony ... As part of their Lenten pilgrimages the Franciscans have visited the Basilica at Gethsemane. Here there will be a special celebration on Holy Thursday, April 21st, in which the Faithful in many countries will be able to participate through a direct transmission to various television channels.

NAZARETH
Nazareth: the feast of the Annunciation, and the opening of a Marian Centre, an interactive museum centered on the person of Mary.

AT JERICHO FROM ALL OVER THE HOLY LAND
At Jericho from all over the Holy Land. Important moments of encounter and learning for 130 young people who came, from parishes in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, to this Palestinian city.

KNOW THY HERITAGE
"Know Thy Heritage". A project for young Palestinians living abroad.

SANTA THERESA IN HAIFA
Amidst celebrations and devotions, the relics of Saint Theresa of Lisieux arrive in Haifa.

THE JERUSALEM INTERNATIONAL MARATHON 2011
Ten thousand people, running through the streets of the Holy City. A successful first Jerusalem International Marathon.