At the beginning of the week for Christian Unity in Jerusalem, Christians met and worshipped at St George-the-Martyr Cathedral in Jerusalem. Archbishop Suheil preached and hosted a reception following the service in the Guest House. The Olive branches Choir sang an anthem and number of hymns.
The Archbishop visited Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza. The Archbishop met the director Suhaila Tarazi and the Dr Maher Ayyad and opened the new Mamogram in the Diagnostics Centre. The Diocese are working to make Al Ahli Arab hospital an oncology centre. He also toured the hospital visiting patients and staff and celebrated the Eucharist in the Hospital chapel.
The Diocesan clergy gathered at St George’s College for their annual retreat led by the Very Reverend Canon Dr Gregory Jenks, Dean of St George’s College.
Reverend Fares Naoum (Redeemer Church, Amman), Reverend Jamil (The Church of the Good Shepherd, Salt, Jordan), and the Reverend David Roche (All Saints, Beirut and CMS Mission Partner) were ordained to the diaconate by the Most Reverend Suheil Dawani, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem.
On 12th February 2016, Archbishop Suheil preached and presided at a wonderful service attended by over 1100 people from across Jordan at the Baptismal Site. It was a joyous occasion with Emily, from Irbid, being baptized and all renewing their baptismal vows.
On Thursday, 11th February, 2016, Archbishop Suheil met with The Reverend Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (pictured) and Yusef Daher also of the World Council of Churches.
The Archbishop preached at St George’s Cathedral. The congregation was joined by pilgrim singers from the Diocese of Jerusalem’s link Diocese in the Province of Canterbury, Southwell and Nottingham. At the service thanks was given both for Dean Hosam’s return from Virginia Theological Seminary, but also for his birthday and in celebration of the 18th anniversary of his ordination.
The Archbishop welcomed curates from the Diocese of Exeter together with the Bishop of Exeter, the Right Reverend Robert Atwell and the Bishop of Crediton, the Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally.
The Archbishop welcomed the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) at their opening dinner at St George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem. The AFEDJ toured institutions and parishes of the Diocese.
Archbishop Suheil and Archbishop Michael sign an agreement linking the Dioceses of Jerusalem with the Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough.
The Archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough, the Most Reverend Michael Jackson preached. Also in attendance were: the Reverend Ken Rue; Canon Bob Edmonds (The Episcopal Church, representing the Presiding Bishop, the Right Reverend Michael Curry), The Very Reverend Canon Dr. Gregory Jenks, The Reverend Canon Dr. Lawrence Hilditch, The Reverend Canon David Longe. After the service the Bishop hosted a reception, where among others he welcomed Paul Haines who had walked, on pilgrimage, from Rome to Jerusalem. Mr. Haines brought greetings from the Diocese of Truro, Cornwall, UK.
The Archbishop and Mrs. Dawani welcomed the Greek Orthodox Patriarch, Theophilus III along with Archbishop Aristarchos and Archbishop Esechius. Afterwards, Archbishop Suheil welcomed representatives from Union of Charitable Societies and local dignitaries from Jerusalem society. Also in attendance were Dean Hosam Naoum, Dr. Hisham Nassar and Reverend Canon David Longe.
The Archbishop presided and preached at the Church of the Redeemer, Amman, Jordan. The service was followed by a reception in the church hall.
The Archbishop presided and preached at the 11am Eucharist, and hosted drinks for the congregation. There was lunch for members of the Cathedral Close.
Christmas Eve, Carols at Shepherds’ Fields, YMCA, Beit Sahour
Christmas Eve, Carols at the Church of the Nativity attended by His Excellency, Mr Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestine, and Mr Naif Al-Faeyes, Jordanian Minister of Tourism, representing His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. Also in attendance were the British Consul-General, Dr Alistair McPhail; the British Ambassador, His Excellency Mr David Quarrey, and other representatives from the international community.
Heads of Churches meet His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. Archbishop Suheil addresses the King.
Staff of St George’s School, Jerusalem attended a reception hosted by the Archbishop.
Archbishop Suheil meets the Chief Rabbi.
Archbishop Suheil welcomed Bishop Diane Bruce and young people from All Saints, Beverley Hills, who are on pilgrimage in the Holy Land over Christmas, Monday, 21 December 2015.