Christmas 2015 message from Archbishop Suheil
I write this message from the Holy City of Jerusalem to wish you a peaceful Advent, as we journey together towards the Incarnation in a stable in Bethlehem.
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11, 2015
Archbishop Suheil greets pilgrims from the Diocese of Massachusetts
Archbishop Suheil met with members of the Diocese of Massachusetts, along with the Bishop of Massachusetts, the Right Reverend Alan Gates and Bishop Gayle Harris, Bishop Suffragan, Wednesday, 25 November 2015.
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11, 2015
Congratulating the Greek Patriarch on the 10th anniversary of his Enthronement
On Monday, 23 November 2015, Archbishop Suheil, with Dean Hosam Naoum and the Archbishop’s Chaplain, the Reverend David Longe, visited the Patriarch of Jerusalem and All the Holy Lands, His Beatitude Theophilos III, to congratulate him and present him with a white orchid on behalf of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem to mark the tenth year of his enthronement.
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11, 2015
Diocesan Synod (‘Majma’) meets in Amman
The Synod ('Majma') for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem met from 9 - 11November 2015 in Amman. Archbishop Suheil addressed the Synod on this year’s theme - Sowing and Reaping - and commented on what an excellent spirit there was during the proceedings.
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Archbishop Suheil meets with Deans of St George’s College
A special meeting was conducted in Archbishop Suheil’s office to celebrate the leadership of Dean Graham in the St. George’s College and welcome Dean Greg, Thursday, 05 November 2015. Diocesan staff, parishes, institutions and parishioners would like to thank Dean Graham for his leadership of St. George’s College for the past four years!
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Archbishop Suheil attends installation for Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church
Archbishop Suheil, on behalf of the Diocese, attended the installation of Bishop Michael Curry as the 27th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church on All Saints Sunday, 01 November 2015. Bishop Curry, 62, is the first African-American to be elected Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. He is married to Sharon and has two adult children.
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Members of Church of the Virgin Mary confirmed by Archbishop Suheil
On Sunday, 18 October 2015, four members of the congregation of the Virgin Mary Episcopal Church, Irbid, Jordan, were confirmed by Archbishop Suheil. The candidates had been prepared for confirmation by the Reverend Canon Samir Esaid. It was a joyous occasion for all present. Please do keep the candidates and all in Irbid in your prayers.
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10, 2015
Letter from Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II who became the longest reigning monarch of the United Kingdom on 9th September 2015, thanks the Diocese for their message of support and prayers.
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10, 2015
Reflections on refugees in the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East
The story of the good Samaritan is one that is a guide to Christians across the globe as to how we can be neighbours for those who need us, whoever she or he may be; and it is, I believe, relevant all the more so in our approach to how we as individuals and communities welcome and care for refugees. It is with this in mind that I write, aware of the extraordinary work that ordinary men and women in our Diocese are doing in caring for refugees from Syria and Iraq. The refugee crisis is serious – very serious – and demands that we respond with compassion and care to people who have faced untold horrors, and who have had to leave their martyrs behind.
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10, 2015
Archbishop Suheil Meets with the Australian Ambassador in Tel Aviv
Archbishop Suheil Dawani had the pleasure of receiving friends and guests from the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv and the Australian Representative Office to the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah in his residence on Tuesday, 20 October 2015.
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10, 2015
Consecration of Immanuel New Chapel at Virginia Theological Seminary
On behalf of the Diocese, Archbishop Suheil attended the dedication of Immanuel Chapel at Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) on 13 October 2015.
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10, 2015
Feast of Thanksgiving at Emmanuel Anglican Church, Ramleh
Under the patronage of His Grace AB Suheil Dawani, the parish of Emmanuel Anglican Church in Ramleh celebrated the Diocesan Feast of Thanksgiving, Sunday, 11 October 2015. As part of this annual celebration, the parish also inaugurated the rehabilitated section of the church facility and premises.
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Clergy meeting held in Amman, Jordan
Chaired by Archbishop Suheil and facilitated by Archdeacon Luay Haddad, the Diocesan Clergy gathered for their Annual Meeting in Amman, Jordan 5 - 7 October 2015. “This annual meeting was such a wonderful time of sharing, fellowship and discussion,” said Archdeacon Luay Haddad.
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Harvest/Thanksgiving Service, St George’s Cathedral, October 2015
On Sunday (Feast of St. Francis of Assisi) at St. George’s Cathedral, there was a service of thanksgiving for the ministry of the parishes and institutions of the Diocese, and for the harvest. The altar was laden with fruit and vegetables showing God’s bounty. The Archbishop preached on having a ‘grateful heart’ even in the midst of great difficulty (his sermon is set out below). The Dean welcomed all to the Cathedral, noting many had travelled from far away to be in Jerusalem. After the service, all retired to the Guest House for Harvest Lunch which had been kindly prepared by the Reverend Deacon Honey Becker and her staff.
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Annual meeting of the Episcopal Women in Jordan, October 2015
Under the patronage of His Beatitude Archbishop Suheil Dawani and his wife Shafeeqa, more than 100 women from the different Jordan Parishes attended the annual meeting of the Episcopal Women in Amman on Friday, 18 September 2015.
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Archbishop Suheil participates in the consecration of the Holy Muron (Chrism) at Holy Etchmiadzin in Armenia
On Friday, 25 September 2015, His Grace, Archbishop Suheil Dawani was invited by, and accompanied, the Armenian Patriarch, His Beatitude Nourhan Manougian, to the blessing and consecration of the Holy Muron Chrism at Holy Etchmiadzin (the oldest Cathedral in the world, and the mother see for Armenian Christians).
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Archbishop Suheil meets with retired Archdeacon Rafiq Farah
On 1 October 2015, Archdeacon Rafiq Rafah met His Grace Archbishop Suheil Dawani and the Very Revd Hosam Naoum, Dean of St. George’s Cathedral, having traveled from Canada with his son Amin.
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09, 2015
Rev David Longe appointed as the new chaplain to Archbishop Suheil
The Most Reverend Suheil Dawani, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend David Longe as his Chaplain. David commenced work on 1st September 2015.
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Visit to St Luke’s Hospital, Nablus, September 2015
On 9 September 2015, Archbishop Suheil Dawani visited St. Luke’s Hospital in Nablus. He inspected the renovations of the main entrance and the emergency exit of the Hospital. He also visited the Hospital’s various departments where he was provided with progress updates.
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Packed Sunday Service at St George’s Cathedral, September 2015
On Sunday, 6th September 2015 (14th Sunday after Trinity), Archbishop Suheil presided at a packed St. George’s Cathedral, where the English-speaking congregation and the Arabic-speaking congregation were together. Dean of St. George’s Cathedral, The Very Revd Hosam Naoum, preached on the grace of God.