Arabic version Today, the Feast of the Epiphany, marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Episcopal Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East, with each of its dioceses, as a constituent member of the worldwide Anglican Communion. While our presence in this Holy Land as the Archbishopric of Jerusalem has deep roots—extending back to 1841 as a vital part of the Church of England—it was on this day fifty years ago that a new chapter of indigenous leadership and provincial autonomy truly began. On 6 January 1976, at St George’s Cathedral, Jerusalem, the formal inauguration of our Province took place. This [...]

The Installation of the Right Reverend Sean Semple, the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, as Episcopal Canon on the Stall of Mt. Tabor, at the Cathedral Church of George the Martyr in Jerusalem. Archbishop officiated at Evensong Service on Epiphany Sunday in the presence of Bishops from the Episcopal Church in the USA and local Clergy from the Diocese of Jerusalem and their spouses. The service was followed by a reception in honor of Bishop Semple and the honored guests. The services today marked the beginning of the Jubilee celebrations (Fifty Years) of the formation [...]

This prayer was written by the Archbishop of Jerusalem, Hosam Naoum, for today's ecumenical Day of Prayer for Peace.