14 05, 2022

Virginia Theological Seminary confers upon Bishop Hosam Naoum an Honorary Doctorate.

2022-05-19T12:20:27+03:00May 14th, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ His Grace Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, received an Honorary Doctorate from the Virginia Theological Seminary on Thursday May 12, 2022, during the 199th Commencement Service, which he attended with His wife Mrs. Rafa Qafiti Naoum. Bishop Naoum received two previous degrees from the same Seminary. He received his M. Div in 2011, and his D. Min in 2020. The Honorary Doctorate was given to honor Bishop Naoum and to show the Seminary's support for him in his ministry. It is also worth mentioning that the previous Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Rowan Williams [...]

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5 05, 2022

Provincial meetings held in Jordan.

2022-05-05T14:07:47+03:00May 5th, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes|

The Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East held a Provincial Conference for Clergy and Spouses, 25-27 April, at the Dead Sea in Jordan.  Representatives gathered from the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf and the Diocese of Jerusalem.  The conference was led by the Primate, the Most Reverend Michael Lewis (Bishop in Cyprus and the Gulf), and the Most Reverend Hosam Naoum (Archbishop in Jerusalem).  The theme, ‘Stronger Together’, was addressed by the Patriarchal Vicar of the Roman Catholic Church in Jordan, Monsignor Jamal Khader; and the Reverend Professor Jenn Strawbridge, Associate Professor in New Testament Studies at [...]

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29 04, 2022

The Bishops and clergy of the Anglican/ Episcopal Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East and their spouses visit the Baptismal Site and Mount Nebo.

2022-04-29T11:57:11+03:00April 29th, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes, Prayers|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ During the Provincial Clergy and Spouses Conference, for the Anglican/ Episcopal Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East, that took place at the Dead Sea, Jordan. The participants visited historic religious sites on Wednesday April 27th, 2022. There, Bishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, presided over the service of Renewal of Baptismal Vows at the Jordan River (Bethany), at the site where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Bishop Naoum, accompanied by all present, visited the piece of land that was gifted by His Majesty King Abdullah II to the Anglican Diocese of [...]

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15 04, 2022

Chrism Mass at St. George’s Cathedral, including the renewal of ordination vows and the blessing of the oils- 14 April, 2022. خدمة الشركة المقدسة ليوم خميس الاسرار وتجديد نذور الكهنوت ومباركة الزيوت.

2022-04-22T12:06:28+03:00April 15th, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes, Prayers|

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14 04, 2022

Maundy Thursday and foot-washing Service at the Anglican Cathedral in Jerusalem. خدمة خميس الأسرار وغسل الارجل في كاثدرائية القديس جورج في القدس.

2022-04-22T11:04:35+03:00April 14th, 2022|Diocesan, Interfaith, Parishes, Prayers|

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12 04, 2022

Easter Message of the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem — 2022

2022-04-22T10:34:20+03:00April 12th, 2022|Diocesan, Interfaith, Parishes|

“But the men said to them, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen!” (Luke 24:5b) We, the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem, extend our joyful Easter greetings from Jerusalem, the Holy City of the Resurrection, to both our local congregations and to faithful Christians around the world. As the angel declared to the women who had gone to Christ’s tomb in order to grieve: “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen!” In his earthly life, Jesus proclaimed to those around [...]

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31 03, 2022

The Meeting of the Primates (hybrid- in person and online) of the Anglican Communion summoned by His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace in London between 28-31 of March, 2022.

2022-04-22T10:01:11+03:00March 31st, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes|

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25 03, 2022

The visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Archbishop Hosam Naoum and the delegation to Saint Luke’s Center in Beit Meri/ Lebanon

2022-04-22T09:44:33+03:00March 25th, 2022|Diocesan, Education, Healthcare, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ The visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Archbishop Hosam Naoum and the delegation to Saint Luke’s Center in Beit Meri/ Lebanon, and the meeting of the staff and students. Thanks to Archdeacon Imad Zoroub, Ms Micheline Jebriel and Ms Hind Zoroub for their wonderful ministry and gracious hospitality. زيارة رئيس أساقفة كانتربري جاستن ويلبي ورئيس الأساقفة حسام نعوم والوفد المرافق الى مركز القديس لوقا في بيت ميري/ لبنان واللقاء مع طاقم وطلاب المدرسة وعلى رأسهم الارشديكون عماد زعرب والسيدة ميشلين جبرائيل والسيدة هند زعرب والشكر لهم لحسن الاستقبال والضيافة

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20 03, 2022

Two stained glass windows were dedicated at Saint George’s Cathedral in Jerusalem.

2022-03-24T08:24:56+02:00March 20th, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ After the service on the Third Sunday in Lent on March 20, 2022, Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, blessed and dedicated the two new stained glass windows at the Cathedral. The first window depicts the Baptism of Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist, offered in memory of Dr. Amin Saleh Majaj. While the second portrays the Presentation of Christ at the Temple and shows Christ in the arms of Simeon, offered in memory of Salim and Katrina Saadeh. Bishop Naoum thanked Mrs. Betty Maja and her family and Dr. Haitham [...]

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20 03, 2022

The installation of two Canons at the Cathedral Church of Saint George the Martyr in Jerusalem.

2022-03-21T15:40:06+02:00March 20th, 2022|Diocesan, Interfaith, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ The installation of two Canons at the Cathedral Church of Saint George the Martyr in Jerusalem on Sunday 20/3/2022 Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, presided over the Eucharist on the Third Sunday in Lent on March 20, 2022. After Bishop Naoum’s sermon, Rev’d Wadie N. Far, the vicar for the Arabic-speaking Congregation at the Cathedral was installed as Residential Canon of Bethlehem. Also, Rev’d Philip A. Jackson, the Rector of Trinity Church Wall Street, was installed as Honorary Canon of Nazareth. Bishop Naoum presented a Jerusalem cross to both Canons. Other Canons from [...]

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25 02, 2022

A very touching visit to the memorial of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Atlanta, Georgia. What an inspiring place to be at as it reminds us of the non-violent approach to justice, equality and peace.

2022-03-01T10:25:25+02:00February 25th, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes, Society|

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24 02, 2022

A wonderful opportunity to meet with our friends from the SMOTJ templars who are a generous supporters of the Diocese of Jerusalem. A special gratitude to Bishop Jay Magness the Grand Chaplain of the Order.

2022-02-28T14:35:33+02:00February 24th, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes|

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23 02, 2022

Visiting the exhibit of the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) this afternoon at CEEP Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

2022-02-28T14:17:50+02:00February 23rd, 2022|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes|

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24 01, 2022

St. Paul’s Church – Shefa-Amr celebrates its Patronal Feast

2022-02-25T09:29:36+02:00January 24th, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, presided over the Eucharist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church celebrating the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, assisted by Rev’d Canon Fuad Dagher. Rev’d Canon Don Binder, Rev’d Imad Deibas, Rev’d Nael Abu Rahmoun, Rev’d Wadie Far were present and concelebrated the Eucharist. Members from the congrigation, and the ladies and youth groups were present as well. In his sermon Bishop Naoum invited the congrigation to ponder upon the Conversion of St. Paul, explaining that the main character of the story is Jesus Christ who appeared to [...]

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20 01, 2022

The Cathedral Church of St. George the Martyre was filled with pilgrims in its Sunday service for the first time since the beginning of the COVID Pandemic.

2022-02-28T11:27:38+02:00January 20th, 2022|Diocesan, Parishes, Society|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Hosam Naoum met two pilgrim groups from the United Kingdom after the service one was led by Bishop Rachel Treweek, of Gloucester, while the second was led by Deacon Jessica Foster. Bishop Naoum also met with the third group that came from the USA earlier in the week, which was led by Bishop Barry L. Beisner, and included other trustees of the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ). كاتدرائية القديس جورج في القدس عادت تعجّ بالحجّاج في خدمات يوم الأحد للمرة الأولى منذ بداية جائحة كورونا. كما واستقبل رئيس الاساقفة حسام نعوم [...]

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13 01, 2022

Archbishop Hosam Naoum welcomes Mr. George Noll from the U.S. Department of State.

2022-02-04T10:33:15+02:00January 13th, 2022|Diocesan, Interfaith, Parishes, Society|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, welcomed Mr. George Noll, the Palestinian Affairs Unit Chief at the U.S. Department of State. After Mr. Noll wished Bishop Naoum a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year, they both discussed the challenges facing the Christian presence in the Holy Lands. Bishop Naoum expressed his concern regarding the challenges and difficulties faced by Christians in the country, and specifically in Jerusalem. They also discussed the Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem’s statement that was released last month before Christmas, and the joint statement of the Anglican Archbishops [...]

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19 12, 2021

The Israeli president visits the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth

2021-12-23T13:43:06+02:00December 19th, 2021|Diocesan, Ecumenical, Interfaith, Parishes, Society|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ Isaac Herzog, the president of Israel, visited the city of Nazareth, where he was welcomed at the Municipality by Mr. Ali Salam, the Mayor of Nazareth, who also accompanied him to a visit to the English Hospital in Nazareth on the sade day Tuesday 14/12/2021. On the occasion of the Christmas celebrations, Mr. Herzog visited the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, where he offered all Christians Christmas greetings. Present to welcome him were Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Bishop Kyriakos, the Metropolitan of Nazareth and the Galilee, Fr. Rafic Nahra, the Patriarchal [...]

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14 12, 2021

Statement on the Current Threat to the Christian Presence in the Holy Land.

2021-12-14T15:07:21+02:00December 14th, 2021|Interfaith, Parishes|

Throughout the Holy Land, Christians have become the target of frequent and sustained attacks by fringe radical groups. Since 2012 there have been countless incidents of physical and verbal assaults against priests and other clergy, attacks on Christian churches, with holy sites regularly vandalized and desecrated, and ongoing intimidation of local Christians who simply seek to worship freely and go about their daily lives. These tactics are being used by such radical groups in a systematic attempt to drive the Christian community out of Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land. We acknowledge with gratitude the declared commitment of [...]

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10 12, 2021

An evening of Advent and Christmas hymns and meditations by Rev’d Canon Fuad Dagher.

2021-12-23T12:40:43+02:00December 10th, 2021|Diocesan, Interfaith, Parishes, Prayers|

Arabic Article Follows ↓ With participation from the Arabic and English speaking congregations at St. George's Cathedral, and the family of St. George’s school - Jerusalem. أمسية ميلادية مع القس الكنن فؤاد داغر تخللها التأملات والصلوات مع الرعيتين العربية والاجنبية وأسرة مدرسة المطران في القدس.

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