On 1st September 2015, Archbishop Suheil met with teachers and staff at Christ’s Episcopal School, Nazareth to welcome them to the start of the 2015 – 2016 academic year and to introduce Archdeacon Samuel Barhoum as the new Director General of the School.

Sadly, the school, along with 46 other Christian schools has not been able to open following severe cuts to their budget by the Israeli Ministry of Education. The Ministry of Education regards Christian schools as “recognized but unofficial”. In 2014, the Ministry cut the budget for Christian schools by 55%. This academic year the budget has been cut by 71%.

The school is unable to operate on 29% of its funds. Protesting against the cuts, the Christian schools began a series of strikes on 1st September. These will not cease until funding is back in place.

Please pray for the staff, teachers and children at Christ’s Episcopal School, Nazareth and for Archdeacon Samuel as he embarks on this important new ministry.

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